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Porter/Kitchen Aide - North Merrick Senior Community Service Center

Job Details

Job Location

1260 Meadowbrook Road, Merrick, NY, 11556 - Merrick, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School Diploma or Educational Equiv

Salary Range

$19.83 - $19.83 Hourly

Join Our Team as aPorter/Kitchen Aide!

Are you passionate about supporting the senior population, and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 120 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Porter/Kitchen Aideto work full time for its North Merrick Senior Community Service Center (SCSC).

+ Wage: $19.83

+ Schedule: Onsite Monday- Friday: 8:15am to 3:45pm

+ Location: 1260 Meadowbrook Road in Merrick NY

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The Porter/Kitchen Aide is responsible for the preparation and serving of food and maintenance of the kitchen, equipment and common areas of the North Merrick Senior Community Service Center (SCSC).

What are the key Responsibilities:

+ Receive, check and store food and supplies.

+ Record food temperatures each day and ensure compliance with Nassau County Office for the Aging regulations.

+ Heat food to mandated serving temperatures and maintain appropriate cold food temperatures.

+ Prepare and serve food per Nassau County Department of Health food safety regulations.

+ Adhere to all sanitary procedures and safety measures, including the wearing of hairnets, plastic gloves and aprons. Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen and serving equipment.

+ Wash all serving equipment, trays, utensils, pots, pans, etc.

+ Sweep and mop kitchen and dining area floors daily

+ Wipe clean tables daily

+ Maintain the Senior Center in an attractive, clean condition. Clean kitchen, dining area, bathroom and other common spaces daily.

+ Removal of all garbage on a daily basis.

+ Assists in maintaining inventory of cleaning and bathroom supplies.

+ Thoroughly clean all bathrooms, toilets, sinks, mop floors. Ensure there are ample supplies in all bathrooms, toilet tissue, paper towel, hand soap etc.

+ Vacuum and remove garbage from all offices.

+ Notify Center Manager of broken equipment or any issues on the property that require the attention of the building/landlord.

+ Perform all other relevant duties as assigned by Supervision and EAC Network Administration

Requirements for this Role:

+ High School Diploma or educational equivalent preferred.

+ Certification of Food Service Managers Training from Nassau County Department of Health, or able to pass test upon hire.

+ Minimum of one year prior food service experience required.

+ Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of the elderly.

+ Able to lift and carry heavy containers, kitchen pans & trays as required by job.

What We Offer

+ Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after anniversary, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.

+ Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.

+ At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge.

+ Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.