Kitchen Assistant / Driver - 3520
Posted 2025-04-06BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 60 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.
BronxWorks is hiring one (1) Driver/Kitchen Aid for CMCC Kitchen Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Drive agency vehicle to specified locations as assigned by supervisor
 Drive agency vehicle for the purpose delivering meals to various sites
 Run errands with vehicle for the purpose of picking up supplies or delivering items at/to various locations
 Perform vehicle maintenance monthly, including cleaning vehicle inside and out, checking the oil, brake and transmission fluids
 Maintain vehicle maintenance and travel log
 Notify supervisor of vehicle maintenance problems as they arise
 Fill vehicle with gas when needed
 Abide by Department of Health and OSHA regulations regarding proper kitchen hygiene and maintenance
 Assist in food preparation under direction of head cook
 Assist with safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared foods
 Assist with proper functioning and cleaning of kitchen and kitchen equipment, dining areas, and adherence to sanitation standards
 Assist with packaging and delivery of meals to satellite offices
 Maintain food usage records and assist in taking monthly inventory
 Attend relevant BronxWorks and outside trainings
 Assist with weighing in, receiving, and proper storage of food
 Assist Pantry program with receiving, deliveries, and pantry distribution.
 Perform additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
 Mandatory Valid driverÂs license from the state in which the bearer resides with no reported traffic violations for the previous 18 months and no more than 3 points reported within the last 3 years
 2 years driving experience
 Experience driving vans and oversized vehicles
 Experience reading maps and a good knowledge of the New York City highway system
 High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
 NYC Food Protection Certificate a plus
SKILLS/ABILITIES
 Good verbal communication skills
 Ability to lift, pull, push and/or move a minimum of 60 pounds
 Ability to stand, walk, crouch or sit for long periods of time
 Ability to climb five flights of stairs
 Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents
 Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation
 Ability to perform additional duties as assigned
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer is mandatory.
BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination.
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