Job Description

ABOUT US:

Rethink Food is a chef-led nonprofit partnering with restaurants to better feed communities.

Through strong partnerships with local restaurants and community-based organizations, we work with a responsive, hyperlocal network that provides culturally celebrated, nutritious meals. Since 2017, we've served over 30 million meals and reinvested more than $142 million into local economies.

Our work falls into three core areas:

• Building the Network: We connect restaurants, community-based organizations, and food donors to deliver meals where they’re needed most.
• Setting the Example: Through our Sustainable Community Kitchen, we demonstrate what dignified, community-centered food access can look like.
• Advocating for Change: We champion policy and systems change to create a more sustainable, equitable food future for all.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Facilities Team Member is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the community kitchen and surrounding facilities. This role involves performing a variety of tasks related to building maintenance, sanitation, and supporting culinary operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Clean and maintain all shared spaces within the kitchen, dining room, office, storage spaces, and bathrooms following standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Perform routine porter tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash and recycling.
• Follow all Department of Health (DOH) and commissary kitchen guidelines for sanitation and food safety.
• Assist with kitchen operations as directed by the Chef or Sous Chef, which may include tasks such as collecting ingredients and supplies, and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Help manage and organize inventory of non-food items and supplies.
• Communicate promptly with the Chef or Sous Chef if any problems arise with facilities or equipment.
• Responsibly handle all facilities equipment, including appliances, cooking equipment, and the freight elevator, following proper protocols.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team and other staff members to ensure a smooth and respectful working environment.
• Participate in content capture to amplify the work of the Sustainable Community Kitchen.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

• NYC Food Handlers Certification and ServSafe, or obtain within the first 30 days of employment
• Minimum 2 year experience in medium to high volume kitchen required
• Professional, reliable, enthusiastic
• Catering and event experience a plus
• Have a good attitude and willing to take instructions and work well with others
• The ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, high pressured environment
• Self motivated individual who takes initiative, and is always looking to grow and learn
• Able to work independently 
• Must embrace the mission and core values of Rethink Food. 
• Must be able to stand, bend, stretch, and lift, and carry heavy materials up to 50lbs 

What You Bring to the Table :

Commitment to embodying our values of:

Inventiveness . At our core, we are relentlessly curious about solving problems. As our name suggests, we’re a team of creative thinkers, but we’re also hands-on doers, challenging norms with humility to find practical solutions that can create lasting change. 

Vulnerability . Guided by an “always be better” mindset, we are a team that intentionally reflects on what we are doing well and where we need to improve. We hold ourselves and each other accountable, every day. No blame, no shame — we just want to be sure we’re always doing the right thing. 

Kindness . At Rethink, we show up every day with empathy and compassion and believe everyone should be treated with dignity. Kindness goes a long way — we are all about just being kind. 

Thoughtfulness . Our vision for a nourished and thriving world starts with nourished and thriving individuals in each of our communities. Our work is centered on the needs of the people that bring our communities to life. We don’t pretend to have all of the answers. We are committed to listening and learning in order to identify and scale solutions that ensure stable and reliable access to healthy food for all so each and every community can thrive. 

COMPENSATION

The annual salary range for this position is $20.00 per hour. We also offer a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, two weeks per year for an organization-wide office closure to recharge, a retirement plan with employer match, free nutritious lunch daily, and a progressive parental leave plan.

HOW TO APPLY

While a degree, certification, and work experience are a plus, we recognize that other life and work experiences may also prepare you for this role. Additionally, research has shown that women and people from underrepresented groups may not apply for jobs if they do not meet 100% of the job qualifications. Please know that no candidate has 100% of the listed job qualifications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply for this position if you believe you can complete the responsibilities.

Rethink Food is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

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