University Settlement partners with 40,000 New Yorkers on the Lower East Side and in Brooklyn every year to build on their strengths as they achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For over 135 years, we’ve collaborated with our neighbors to pioneer highly effective programs that fight poverty and systemic inequality. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, engaging with every individual holistically, and creating space for people to organize. Joining together with our neighbors to advocate for justice and equality, we help build community strength.

We work with New Yorkers of all ages. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equity, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, mental health and wellness, benefits assistance and eviction prevention, adult literacy and education, healthy aging, community, and recreation centers, performing and visual arts, and youth development. 

University Settlement Neighborhood Center, serving Manhattan's Lower East Side offers a robust menu of services to a diverse population of older adults aged 60 and older. The multi-service program provides case assistance, lunch, health and wellness activities, recreational and educational activities. 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for ordering, receiving, inspecting, and safe storage of dry, perishable, and frozen food, including daily check of refrigerator and freezer temperatures  

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals along with Assistant Chef in accordance with the New York City Department of Health and the New York City Department for the Aging for over 200 meals daily  

• Oversee work of volunteers and individuals assigned to meal service  

• Prepare work schedule with Director   

• Prepare electronic daily food cost records and food cost reports weekly  

• Make local food purchases if needed  

• Attend professional development trainings  

• Collaborate with Director creating menus  

• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is cleaned and sanitized weekly  

• Clean all pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment on a daily basis  

• Clean stoves and ovens once a week, clean refrigerators weekly  

• Other duties as assigned by Director  

Qualifications: 

• Must have New York City Department of Health Food Handler’s Certificate  

• High School Diploma preferred  

• At least two years of experience in the commercial food service industry  

• Must work well with others in a fast paced environment  

• Ability to follow menus, large quantity recipes, and schedules  

• Good physical health, ability to stand for long hours and lift heavy objects  

• Basic computer skills required, including Microsoft Office  

• Must speak and understand basic English  

Work Schedule: Part time, Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 7:30pm, 25 hours per week 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.