Server

About the role

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ), a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York, is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Server for the Food Services Department. The ideal Server will bring a passion for HCZ’s mission: breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds opportunities for children and families to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Plating meals according to proper portion sizes
• Set-up, breakdown, and re-set of serving lines; and after-meal service
• Auxiliary stocking of side stations and other designated areas with proper supplies and items prior to each meal service
• Maintaining sanitary conditions; implementing and practicing a “Clean as you Go” policy to keep areas clean and safe
• Practicing safe, sanitary food handling and service
• Maintaining and replenishing salad bars during meal periods
• Maintaining and replenishing milk chest as needed
• Knowing the daily menu, salad bar, and possible allergens they may contain
• Informing students of the scheduled menu and new items while looking for ways to increase breakfast and lunch participation
• Collecting student feedback on food quality, likes, and dislikes during non-service time
• Completing additional tasks requested by a management team
• Standing for long periods of time, bending, kneeling, and reaching to store/retrieve supplies
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Valid DOH NYC Food Protection Certificate
• Two years experience in the food service/customer service
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent customer service
• Basic culinary knowledge of product identification, terminology, and production
• Ability to work in stressful, high-pressure situations
• Effective listening and problem-solving skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies
• Ability to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds

What You'll Do

• Plating meals according to proper portion sizes
• Set-up, breakdown, and re-set of serving lines; and after-meal service
• Auxiliary stocking of side stations and other designated areas with proper supplies and items prior to each meal service
• Maintaining sanitary conditions; implementing and practicing a “Clean as you Go” policy to keep areas clean and safe
• Practicing safe, sanitary food handling and service
• Maintaining and replenishing salad bars during meal periods
• Maintaining and replenishing milk chest as needed
• Knowing the daily menu, salad bar, and possible allergens they may contain
• Informing students of the scheduled menu and new items while looking for ways to increase breakfast and lunch participation
• Collecting student feedback on food quality, likes, and dislikes during non-service time
• Completing additional tasks requested by a management team
• Standing for long periods of time, bending, kneeling, and reaching to store/retrieve supplies
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Career Advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $20-$21 per hour.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM-2:30 PM

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

None specified

Benefits

• Part-Time benefits include: Career Advancement, Paid sick leave, Employee referral bonus, Physical wellness discounts, Commuter benefits, Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below.

Application Instructions

Please apply directly through the job posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools do not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children's Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.