Food Service Operations Assistant

The Food Service Operations Assistant – Nutritional Services provides administrative and operational support to the Head of Nutritional Services while maintaining the ability to assist in kitchen operations as needed. This  role supports the efficient delivery of nutritional programs through administrative coordination, combined with hands-on assistance with meal production and service coverage.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable working across both office and kitchen environments.

$1000 sign on bonus for those who qualify 

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Operations Support

•    Provide administrative support to the Head of Nutritional Services, including scheduling, correspondence, and document preparation

•    Maintain accurate records, files, and operational reports

•    Assist with ordering supplies, tracking inventory, and monitoring usage

•    Support data entry, reporting, and basic tracking of program metrics

•    Answer phones, respond to emails, and assist with general inquiries

•    Support compliance and food service documentation, including temperature logs, production sheets, and training records

Kitchen & Food Service Support

•    Assist with food preparation, cooking, portioning, packaging, and plating as needed

•    Provide coverage during peak service times or staff absences

•    Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards

•    Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food and supply deliveries

•    Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment

•    Support special events or catering activities as required

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Qualifications

•    High school diploma or equivalent required

•    Previous administrative experience required; food service experience strongly preferred

•    Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills

•    Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

•    Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office

•    Reliable, detail-oriented, and flexible in supporting operational needs

•    Clean NYS driver’s license

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Physical Requirements

•    Ability to stand for extended periods

•    Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

•    Ability to work in both office and kitchen environments, including exposure to heat, cold, and standard kitchen equipment

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Work Environment

This position regularly transitions between office and kitchen settings. Flexibility is essential, as operational priorities may shift based on program needs and staffing coverage.

Benefits: 

13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)

56 hours of NYS Sick Leave

12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays

Major medical leave

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

403b company contributions after one year of employment

Tuition reimbursement  

50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.

Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts 

Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve. 

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.