Kitchen Assistant
Job Description
Location: Bronx, NY 10475
Start Date: July 1, 2026
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Work closely with the kitchen manager and demonstrate Capital Prep Harbor School values, by providing the highest level of service possible in an efficient, courteous, and professional manner to ensure a positive experience to the young customers.
The kitchen assistant will follow and perform all the rules and policies for the Child Nutrition Program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
%CF; Help in the kitchen, set up, and assemble line for lunch easy flow.
%CF; Cashiering during lunch meals.
%CF; Provide prompt, courteous, and professional service to students and staff.
%CF; Clean up once meals have been served.
%CF; Follow safe and proper procedures in the course of daily work
%CF; Arrive on time and demonstrate effective time management.
%CF; Attend yearly training required by the USDA.
%CF; Other duties as assigned, including tasks that support the essential functions of the Child Nutrition Program.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
%CF; Must hold NYC Food Server Certification.
%CF; Must have excellent communication and people skills.
%CF; Must possess basic math skills.
%CF; Ability to multi-task and be detailed oriented.
%CF; Able to successfully work independently and as part of the team.
%CF; Ability to work unsupervised must be focused and detailed.
%CF; Ability to lift and carry at least 20 pounds.
%CF; Ability to stand on feet for a long period of time. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
%CF; Comply with applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards.
