Hybrid Catering Kitchen Assistant - Green Top Farms

Green Top Farms was founded by a farmer-turned-public-school-teacher who was troubled by the lack of fresh, nutritious foods for many New York families. For the last seven years we have built a high volume food service, catering and delivery business. Throughout that time we have remained deeply involved in working to provide better food resources and education for school children, food pantries, and the broader community. We have also pursued our vision for a more sustainable and equitable food system. We spent the majority of our energies during the COVID Pandemic serving NYC City Agencies in the provision of food for the underserved, as well as non-profit agencies throughout NYC.

Our mission is to build a more sustainable and equitable food system, starting by reconnecting consumers and local farmers. We believe the results of strengthening that connection are better nutrition, more tasty food, greater social justice, and reduced environmental impacts. Our menus reflect this attention to bringing nutritious, delicious food to those who need it most.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for monitoring daily food service in a corporate office setting, including receiving deliveries, stocking pantries, plating foods and breaking down each weekday.
• Must be willing to work and commute to multiple sites in Manhattan, provide coverage when needed
• Responsible for inventory management and communications to HQ under direction of Enterprise Dining Lead
• Responsible for maintaining a food safe and sanitary environment for food service that meets safe food handling guidelines
• Performing basic food preparation tasks, which include washing, peeling, and cutting fruit and vegetables, seasoning and slicing meats, and preparing sauces and salads.
• Setting up dining and buffet areas as per the catering manager's instructions.
• Ensuring all tableware and chafing dishes are properly cleaned and sanitized before each catering event.
• Loading and unloading food, tableware, and catering supplies onto and off catering vehicles.
• Appropriately storing clean chafing dishes, tableware, platters, and equipment after each catering event.
• Facilitate Delivery Intake: Help ensure smooth transportation of the food delivered by the vendor from the loading dock up to the client’s meal space.
• Oversee Meal Set-up: Guide and help with food layout, set up special equipment if needed, manage overall presentation, and replenish dishes.
• Meal Feedback: Take inventory of food before and after a meal, gather employee preference information, communicate with employees on site, and share feedback with HQ.
• Support the team at HQ: administrative office work, organization, and inventory.
•  The work schedule includes at least two days a week at the facility and must be able to assist in multiple departments, including culinary, dispatch, receiving, etc.
• Other tasks as designated by departmental management.

Who You Are:

• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination will be required
• A New York City Food Handler's certificate/card holder (Required)
• Ability to carry over 50 pounds and remain standing for long periods of time
• Outgoing and considerate personality with retail or front of house experience in a catering, banquet, or commissary setting
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Inherent problem solver that’s organized, punctual, and tech savvy.
• Passionate about local food and nutrition, and on a mission to reach folks with better food.
• Bilingual Strongly Preferred (Spanish)

What We Offer:

Green Top Farms provides benefits including medical insurance, sick leave, paid time off that increases with tenure, commuter benefits and potential for bonuses through our Green Shares employee bonus program.

COVID-19 Consideration:

We require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster when eligible. Proof of vaccination is required. Masks are strongly recommended and may be required in accordance with state and local laws. 

Green Top Farms is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday through Friday, shifts available from 7AM - 7 PM,  requires weekend flexibility

Pay: 22.00 per hour (DOE)

Reporting To: Multisites Manager

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