Overview

Two positions are available!

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES

Under the supervision of site manager, assist in dining room set up, activities and meal service.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Set up tables / (steamed tables).
  • Fill appropriate containers with condiments.
  • Pour juice, portion out bread and margarine and place in sandwich bag.
  • Open cans of desserts, portion out in 5 ½ ounce dessert cups, cover with lids and place in refrigerator.
  • Upon arrival of meal from kitchen, you will take warming oven carts down and pick up meals from truck.
  • In dining room plug in warmer, put cold items in refrigerator.
  • Set up cart or tray for bussing.
  • If table service, serve meals. If cafeteria service, serve on cafeteria line.
  • Clear plastic table covering with sanitizing solution. Allow to air dry, fold and neatly put away.
  • Clean bulk meal pans with sanitizing liquid, allow to air dry – return to kitchen the next day.
  • Staff “Cooling Centers” or other necessary responses for older adult center members when ordered by City funders; may require working extended hours during the week or weekends.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • DOH Food Protection Certificate.
  • Must be able to read and speak English. Additional languages helpful.
  • Computer skills helpful.
  • Experience working with seniors.
  • Must have solid interpersonal and communication skills.
  • An understanding and appreciation of the roles of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual preference, and individual values as they relate to serving clients and families.

 

COMPENSATION

Rate: $18.96 per hour

JASA Promotes Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

JASA is passionate about fostering an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. 

We commit to promote equity across all lines of difference including race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, and disability.

We best support independent, engaged lives of meaning and social connection for aging and vulnerable New Yorkers when we create a work environment that honors and reflects the voices, perspectives, and experiences of all JASA employees and the communities we serve.

 

SUBJECT TO REVIEW FOR PURPOSES OF ADAAA

JASA is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment