Job Title: Kitchen Steward
Supervisor: Head Chef
Job Status: Full Time/Non-Exempt
Job Hours: 35 hours per week/ In-Person, On-Site
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Compensation: $19 Per Hour/$34,580 annually
About Encore: Known widely as Broadways longest running act of loving care, Encore’s mission is to
improve the quality of life for older New Yorkers so they are not just surviving, but thriving. Through a
robust array of programming, Encore takes a “no wrong door approach” to ensure Seniors are able to
age in place comfortably for as long as possible. Encore is recognized as one of the most respected
and trusted nonprofit organizations providing services for older New Yorkers in New York City.
Encore is on the cutting edge in the human service field and is a staunch advocate not only for older
New Yorkers but also for the essential human service employees who serve as the City’s safety net. Do
not miss this chance to work for a mission-oriented organization, which centers employees as its
number one resource.
About Position: The Kitchen Steward will work with the food service team, under the immediate
supervision of the Sous Chef or Food Service Manager, to ensure that all food preparation, dishwashing,
food storage and food service areas are clean and organized. They will also assist with meal
preparation, packaging and serving, as necessary.
Benefits: This position is a full-time position with benefits that include medical insurance (with
Employee contribution), Dental & Vision plans with coverage beginning on the first day of hire, generous
paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days and earned floating holidays), 403(b) with 3% Employer
Match after a year of employment, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care and transit benefits.
Job Responsibilities:
- Receive, date, rotate and store food, paper and chemical supplies. Assist with street level
deliveries as needed
- Assist in maintaining clean and organized food preparation, service and storage areas
- Use the 3 compartment sink and the dishwasher to properly clean and sanitize all pots, pans,
utensils and other equipment used for food preparation and storage. Regularly monitor
dishwashing temperatures and sanitizer concentrations to ensure food safety standards are
being met at all times. Communicate any issues with Food Service Manager or Sous Chef
- Ensure that all dishwashing areas are clean, organized and maintained throughout the day
- Ensure food safety standards are maintained to the highest level at all times
- Assist with food production, packaging and serving as needed. Follow all portioning and
presentation guidelines.
- Adhere to all Encore Community Services policies and standard operating procedures
- Understand that other duties not listed may be required as needed
Job Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- At least 1 year of professional cooking or restaurant experience is preferred. Other cooking
experience in combination with the successful completion of a culinary training program will
be considered