Position: Assistant Chef
About: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies with a combined annual operating budget of approximately $63 million that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. Goddard Riverside and The Isaacs Center are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City. Pathways for Youth is an effort to help young adults reach age 24 prepared to be self-sustaining by providing a primary adult support to coach and assist in life planning and navigation over multiple years.
Requirements: Possession of Food Protection Certificate as issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Minimum of two years of experience cooking for large groups of 500+ people; Experience preparing and cooking hot, frozen, and chilled meals; CPR certified and AED/First Aid Certified or be willing to attend both training courses; Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; Ability to stoop, bend, lift and carry 50+ lbs; Ability to stand for extended periods of time; Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision; Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment; Experience or interest in serving older adults in a community center setting; Bilingual, English/Spanish is a plus; Ability to work some flexible hours including evenings and weekends if needed; Must be able to work on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; Serve-Safe highly desirable; Must be able to follow recipes and calculate portions
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Health Coverage, Life Insurance/Commuter benefits/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Flexible Spending Accounts, 403B Thrift Retirement Plan, 12 Annual Sick Days, 12 Agency Holidays, 20 Days or 4 Weeks of Paid Time off and an additional week (5) days after 5 years of employment, Total of more than 6 weeks (a month and half) of paid time off, Access to mental health and wellness benefits through Headspace Health. Headspace Health partners with over 2,500 companies and health plans to provide access to meditation, mindfulness, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry to their members and employees
