This is a PART-TIME position (25 Hours per Week)
Hourly Salary: (New Hire rate $18.00) (Incumbent rate $19.57) (Maximum rate $22.08)


The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network
of community based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide
opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish.

The role of the Community Assistant – Field Monitor is to ensure that healthy meals and snacks are
being provided within the CACFP guidelines to the participants of the DYCD sponsored community
center programs.

Monitor after school and teen evening programs to ensure that the CACFP, DOH, and the US Department
of Agriculture procedural guidelines are being carried out.

- Collect CACFP attendance sheets and meal service records, review and ensure that the final
calculations of the weekly records are accurate.

- Evaluate and document meal service area conditions, distribution of meals and on-site staff
performance.

- Monitor locations and make necessary meal changes to avoid excessive meal overages and
ensure that enough meals are ordered for each participant to receive an offer for meal service.

- Assess the needs of the community centers and provide assistance when necessary.

- Review and submit meal service records in accordance with CACFP and DOH regulations and
deadlines.

- Maintain a record of the CACFP files and data.

- Communicate between Central Office Staff and the On-Site Staff any problems, issues or concerns.

- Ensure that the On-Site Staff is updated on all CACFP guidelines that pertain directly to the food
service procedures.

- Provide assistance with the CACFP provided trainings and workshops.

- Enter necessary data into the online meal entry system (UNIX)

- Attend and assist at special events that require representation of the Cornerstone Food Service
Program.

- Troubleshoot problems, issues and concerns of the CACFP throughout the community centers.
Offer technical aid and support to Youth Services Facilities and Licensing Team regarding facility
matters and the DYCD Service Now ticket system. Including communication to external agencies,
providers, and staff members from.

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Knowledge of: - Safe food handling practices, and sanitation. - Good customer service skills. - Computer skills must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word/Excel/Outlook 2010 - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Mathematical abilities and interpersonal skills required. - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. - Ability to travel extensively and independently using the NYC Transit System Special Certification/License Requirements (if applicable) NYC Department of Health Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection # 07-15486

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.