Food Service Coordinator Breakfast Program (Mon, Wed 6:00 am 2:00 pm & Tues, Thurs and Fri 3:00 am 11:00 am)

Food Service Coordinator Breakfast Program

Central Synagogue's Breakfast Program team is responsible for the day-to-day operations of our breakfast program, providing hot meals and to-go sandwiches to guests outside of the sanctuary every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday morning. As the Food Service Coordinator on our team, you'll receive and manage food inventory, assist with kitchen prep and cooking, and handle kitchen cleaning and maintenance work.

Reports To: Director of Building Operations with day-to-day management by the Breakfast Program Manager.

Department Hours:

• Monday & Wednesday: 6:00 am2:00 pm
• Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 3:00 am11:00 am (or equivalent, as assigned by the Director of Building Operations)
• Full-time, Non-Exempt and eligible for overtime over 40 hours per week with supervisor approval.
• Required to work the Jewish High Holy Days (Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidrei, and Yom Kippur) and other special events/programs as needed.
• Availability for longer shifts, weekends, and holidays is sometimes required.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Your responsibilities as the Food Service Coordinator may include, but are not limited to:

Receiving & Storage

• Receive all food and supply deliveries.
• Verify quantities and quality of delivered items.
• Maintain organization in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas, properly storing all products using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) rotation.
• Maintain accurate inventory and report low-stock items to the Manager.

Kitchen Setup & Breakdown

• Set up and break down food prep stations, restocking as needed.

Food Preparation and Packaging

• Chop, portion, label, and store ingredients as needed.
• Assemble and/or prepare daily meals according to recipes and production schedules.
• Assist with portioning or packaging meals for service.

Cleaning & Maintenance

• Clean and sanitize prep surfaces, equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Take out trash, recycling, and compost as required.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment is in good working order and report issues promptly to the Manager.

Core Competencies

• Ability to follow all food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute.
• High degree of enthusiasm, flexible attitude, and open demeanor.
• Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and adapts to situations as they arise.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience and a valid NYC Food Protection Certificate are required.
• Able to follow basic safety procedures and precautions due to physical risks and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• A friendly, efficient, and positive customer service demeanor toward Central Synagogue members, guests, and co-workers.
• Ability to remain positive, calm, and work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
• English proficiency is very strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $23.00$25.00 per hour. Central Synagogue offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. Salary is commensurate with experience based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

The above salary range represents the Synagogue's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation range at the time of posting. Candidates must successfully undergo and meet Central Synagogue's standards for background and reference checks.