Company Overview
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation(CHLDC) is dedicated to empowering community residents to build a vibrant, sustainable neighborhood. Our mission focuses on fostering educational and economic success, ensuring access to healthy and affordable housing, and developing leadership skills that transform lives and strengthen the community.
Job Summary
CHLDC is seeking a motivated and energetic Community Kitchen Porter to join our team. In this vital role, you will support the daily operations of our community kitchen by maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a welcoming environment for all guests. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help us deliver exceptional hospitality experiences while promoting a safe and efficient kitchen space.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the Cypress Hills East New York Community Kitchen when the Director is not present.
- Maintain a safe, positive, professional and cooperative working environment in the kitchen and community center consistent with agency values and expectations.
- Provide deep cleaning and maintenance for the Community Kitchen during scheduled shifts. May include washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, sweeping, mopping, restocking of inventory, disposing of trash and other general cleaning tasks.
- Accurately follow opening and closing procedures for the Community Kitchen and potentially community center which includes equipment maintenance, cleaning community kitchen, restocking of inventory, and locking/unlocking of center doors, as needed.
- Ensure compliance with NYC Department of Health and other regulations in the facility at all times; ideally has a valid Food Handlers Certificate or is willing to acquire within the first 2 months.
- Support food entrepreneurs with equipment use and access during their shifts.
- Support effective relationships with all CHLDC Divisions for the purpose of supporting businesses and building economic growth in Cypress Hills / ENY.
- Ensure the safe and ethical operation of the Community Kitchen program.
- Represent CHLDC professionally to all stakeholders including elected officials, city agencies, houses of worship, and all community stakeholders.
- Demonstrate commitment to leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.
- Other assignments, as requested.
Position Requirements:
- Flexible availability, particularly early morning, evenings and weekends.
- Relevant facilities maintenance experience required, Commercial kitchen equipment maintenance expertise preferred.
- Knowledge of NYC business regulatory environment.
- Valid NYC DOH Food Handlers License.
- Criminal history check.
- Proficiency in navigating Google Workspace and basic email management.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and office procedures.
- Bilingual (Spanish, Bengali, or Mandarin) preferred.
To Apply:
Please forward cover letter, resume, and three references to Director of Cypress Hills Community Kitchen, Maribel Marmol at [email protected].
CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.
We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Retirement plan
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
