Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. The Isaacs Center focuses primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

The Production and Distribution Associate will prepare, package, and distribute healthy meal kits for community members who are in need of food assistance. This is a multi-faceted role, which involves some days working in the kitchen to make nutritious, ready-to-eat meals and other days to prepare kits for distribution and hand-delivering the kits to home-bound seniors. Work will be performed in-person at E.Terra Kitchen’s 1580 Park Avenue location and the Isaacs Center’s 415 E. 93rd St. Commercial Kitchen. Kitchen locations are subject to change based on availability.

Schedule: Part-time (18-23 hours per week)

Hourly

Rate: $18.00

Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

General function

• Assist with food preparation according to a menu designed by the Culinary Operations Manager
• Follow verbal and written recipe instructions, cooking in large quantities in order to create 200+ servings of each meal per week
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner and meeting prep times to ensure smooth delivery
• Assist with unpacking, labeling, storing, and rotating food/packaging inventory.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitizing, and supporting equipment maintenance in kitchen and storage areas
• Portion and package ready-to-eat foods, produce, and non-perishable goods for weekly distributions
• Follow the lead of the Culinary Operations Manager on distribution days and ensure success by aiding in deliveries or pick-ups
• Report appliance/equipment failure to the Culinary Operations Manager in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment at all times
• Responsible for adhering to safe food handling best practices, as it pertains to food preparation and storage
• Assist at times by supporting visiting volunteers and interns in the kitchen.
• Actively participate in all aspects of staff development, including weekly supervision, team meetings, and training throughout the year
• Perform other related duties as required

Workplace Safety

• Utilize the provided personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves at all times; use provided hand sanitizer as needed
• Wash hands before the start of the work shift, throughout your shift as needed, and at the end of the work shift
• Follow established cleaning, sanitizing, and safety procedures
• Report immediately; personal flu-like symptoms and/or symptoms related to Covid-19
• Report immediately; personal exposure to others who have exhibited flu-like symptoms and/or symptoms related to Covid-19
• The Isaacs Center is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, or political or sexual orientation.
• Diversity is a fundamental strength of the Isaacs Center

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.