Prepare Meals for Children & Older Adults in the Lower East Side!

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Purpose of Role:

Assist in the preparation of meals and efficiency of the MCC kitchen as it prepares meals for our Older Adult and Early Childhood programs. As a kitchen volunteer, you will play an integral role in the preparation of hundreds of meals on a daily basis.

Get started by filling out our volunteer application: http://mannycantor.org/volunteer/individual-application/

Key Responsibilities:

• Chop, peel and prepare food for cooking
• Ensure cleanliness of all dishes, cutlery, equipment, etc.

Qualifications Needed:

• Basic kitchen skills is required
• Some experience volunteering or working in a kitchen is a plus
• Some experience in food service is a plus
• Understand and practice good hygiene

Time Commitment:

• Shifts available M-F, 8am-1:30pm
• Minimum 2 hour shift, once/week

Training/Support/Supervisor:

• Program Supervisor: Executive Chef
• Training: You will receive hands on training during your first two shifts
• Assessment: You and your supervisor will discuss the best role for you following your training shifts
• Support: Ongoing two-way feedback from program supervisor and volunteer manager, additional trainings and professional development opportunities may be available.

Benefits:

• Gain knowledge of working in a fast-paced kitchen and valuable experience in food service
• Volunteer meet-ups, which will include learning opportunities, social and networking events and more
• Tracking of your volunteer hours for your company, school or affiliated group
• Discounted membership to Manny Cantor Center Fitness Center (12 volunteer hours a month to be eligible)

Requirements:

• Fill out volunteer application
• Phone screening with Volunteer staff
• In-person interview with Kitchen program staff