Principal Responsibilities:

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Diandria Hernandez at dhernandez@ywhi.org

About the Job

The YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood seeks a Mashgiach/Assistant Chef for immediate hire. A successful Mashgiach/Assistant Chef will, under a Rabbi, ensure the kashrut of the Y's kitchen. A person in this role will check food deliveries for acceptable marks of kashrut, participate in the inspection and cleaning of vegetables, and be the key professional in ensuring appropriate kashrut for the kitchen and all food produced therein. Additionally, the Mashgiach/Assistant Chef will serve as a member of our larger kitchen team assisting in food preparation, food service, customer service, packaging, and cleanup.

Responsibilities include:

• Food preparation.
• Maintaining order of food areas.

Hours Scheduled: Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Compensation for this role is $20/hour.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications include but not limited to:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Stand for your scheduled shift.
• Ability to read and speak English.
• Must have or willing to obtain food handlers certificate.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencement of employment.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Additional functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

Established in 1917 as one of the first Jewish community centers in New York City, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the Y) is a thriving and visionary not-for-profit human services organization in Northern Manhattan. We welcome people of diverse ethnicities and all ages, from pre-school to older adults, into the Y family with a wide range of educational, recreational and social services and programs that focus on improving the quality of their lives. With a long and distinguished history, the Y is a multi-service community center that is well known for its nurturing environment and non-judgmental philosophy.