Food Handler

About the organization

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not‑for‑profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Their vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. CHI believes quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for each shift.
• Prepare meal kits for future distribution.
• Assist in receiving and unloading food deliveries.
• Advise the Program Manager of needs and assist with completing food orders from vendors.
• Complete weekly orders for the contracted food vendor and inform the Program Manager of any issues or changes.
• Serve as the point person for contracted food vendor personnel.
• Thoroughly clean the entire work area after each meal distribution.
• Record meal count and submit weekend statistics to the Program Manager.
• Maintain records for food service and update tracking sheets and menus monthly.
• Provide exemplary customer service to CHI clients and outside vendors.
• Attend staff meetings and training as scheduled.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificates or Licenses: Current New York State Food Handler’s Certificate preferred.
• Experience: One to two years working in a food service environment preferred.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in English required, bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
• Other Skills: Ability to relate to underserved, homeless, and disabled populations; ability to work independently or as part of a team; highly organized; responsible; able to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.

Benefits

• Paid time off (2 personal days awarded annually)
• Health insurance and health reimbursement account
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending account
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Voluntary plans
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Working Advantage – Employee Perks
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly trainings and career development plans

Pay

Salary: $17.86 per hour (approximately $14,860 annually). Overtime available.

Schedule

Part‑time: Saturday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.