Kitchen support, Food & Beverage

Benefits:

• Simple IRA when qualified
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

Position Description:

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Kitchen Assistant supports Samaritan’s meal operations and supervises volunteers to create quality meals for guests while managing budgeted food, labor, and operating costs. The Kitchen Assistant fosters positive relationships with guests to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for both guests and volunteers.

Responsibilities:

Knowledge and Skills:

• At least 1 year of experience in large-volume cooking.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess freshness and seasoning by smell and taste.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to educate, motivate, and inspire others.
• Dedication to the mission of the Samaritan Center and empathy for those in need.
• General mechanical aptitude.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including holidays, mornings, and weekends.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist regularly.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

About the Samaritan Center:

The Samaritan Center, founded in 1981 in Syracuse, NY, is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the hungry and those in need through daily hot meals and support services. Governed by an active Board of Directors, the Center values teamwork, community partnerships, and volunteer contributions. Staff members are expected to demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a commitment to the organization’s mission.