Job Description

Overview:

Central Synagogue

is one of the leading and largest Reform congregations in the country. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Central's reach includes more than 3,400 member families, a livestream community numbering in the hundreds of thousands, and more than 800 students, from birth to twelfth grade, in the Nursery and Religious schools. Central's operations include a pre-school, camp, religious services and programming on Shabbat and Jewish holidays, a religious school, a wide variety of adult programming, as well as social justice work including programs supporting criminal justice reform and food insecurity. These activities take place on an urban campus that includes a 150+ year old landmarked sanctuary building, a nine-story Community House, and ancillary rented office space.

Central Synagogue is an inclusive and welcoming community that is committed to being an open tent, a place that welcomes all people, including those who have been historically and institutionally marginalized or excluded from the Jewish community. The Synagogue is well-resourced, has over 100 staff, and is governed by a 29-member Board of Trustees. To learn more, please visit www.www.centralsynagogue.org.

Job Summary/Objective:

Central Synagogue's Breakfast Program team is responsible for the day-to-day operations of our breakfast program, providing hot meals and to-go sandwiches to guests outside of the sanctuary every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday morning. As a Breakfast Program Staff worker on our team, you'll receive and manage food inventory, assist with kitchen prep and cooking, and handle kitchen cleaning and maintenance work.

Reports to:

Breakfast Program Manager

Department Hours:

Monday & Wednesday 6:00 am-2:00 pm - Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 3:00 am-11:00 am or equivalent, as assigned by Breakfast Program Manager

Full-time, Non-Exempt and eligible for OT over 40 hours per week with the supervisor's approval.

Will be required to work the Jewish High Holy Days (Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidrei, and Yom Kippur) and other special events/programs from time to time.

Availability for longer shifts, weekends, and holidays is sometimes required

Date: December 2025

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Your responsibilities as a

Breakfast Program Worker

may include, but are not limited to:

Receiving & Storage

o Receive all food and supply deliveries

o Verify quantities and quality of delivered items

o Maintain organization in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas, properly storing all products using FIFO (first-in, first-out) rotation

o Maintain accurate inventory and report low-stock items to Manager

Kitchen Setup & Breakdown

o Set up and break down food prep stations, restocking as needed

Food Preparation and Packaging

o Chop, portion, label, and store ingredients as needed

o Assemble and/or prepare daily meals according to recipes and production schedules

o Assist with portioning or packaging meals for service

Cleaning & Maintenance

o Clean and sanitize prep surfaces, equipment, utensils, and work areas

o Take out trash, recycling, and compost as required

o Ensure all kitchen equipment is in good working order and report issues promptly to Manager

Core Competencies:

Ability to follow all food safety and hygiene procedures

Strong attention to detail and ability to execute

High degree of enthusiasm, flexible attitude and open demeanor

Takes initiative, anticipates needs and adapts to situations as they arise

Qualifications:

Previous food service experience preferred; valid NYC Food Protection Certificate is a plus

Able to follow basic safety procedures and precautions due to physical risks and exposure to hazardous chemicals

A friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor towards Central Synagogue's members, guests, co-workers

Ability to remain positive, calm and work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment

English proficiency very strongly preferred

Other Duties:

Please note that the above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The expected salary range for this position is $21.00-$23.00 per hour. Central Synagogue offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community. The salary is commensurate with experience based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience. The above salary range represents the Synagogue's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation range at the time of posting.

Application Process:

Must undergo and meet Central Synagogue's standards for background and reference checks.

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location: In person