*ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OR THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. *

*THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $33,454.00 - $37,803.00*


The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of New York City’s children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care services. In child welfare, ACS contracts with private nonprofit organizations to support and stabilize families at risk of a crisis through preventive services and provides foster care services for children not able to safely remain at home. Each year, the agency’s Division of Child Protection responds to more than 50,000 reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. In juvenile justice, ACS manages and funds services including detention and placement, intensive community-based alternatives for youth, and support services for families. ACS is also a key part of NYCs early childhood and education continuum, providing child care assistance to thousands of child welfare involved and low-income children so they can access safe, affordable, quality care.

The Food Service Unit within the Division of Administration provides daily nutritious meals and snacks for youth in DYFJ direct operated detention centers and children and youth awaiting placement at the Children's Center. The unit operates 2 full-service kitchens that are responsible for preparing 3 meals a day, 365 days a year for children and youth.

The Stock Worker enables ACS to provide these daily meals by ensuring accurate food ordering and inventory and by preventing food shortages and spoilage. This successful candidate will assist in a variety of administrative tasks throughout the Food Service areas. The position is required to accommodate the increased food inventory and ordering that will be necessary due to increased population from RTA at our Horizon facility and the resultant resident consolidation at our Crossroads facility.

The primary duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

- Menu-based food ordering for all food service locations.
- Accurate record keeping of inventory.
- Receipt, storage, care and distribution of food items and kitchen supplies and equipment.
- Pack, unpack, count, weigh, measure materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Liaise with DCAS Food Inspector regarding acceptance/rejection of deliveries.
- Load and unload at the point of pickup or delivery, or distribution.
- Operate equipment necessary to perform loading and unloading.
- Checks materials received against orders and invoices, and notes breakage, error, and discrepancies in quantity.
- Pick supplies from shelves to fill requisitions, lifting and carrying supplies when necessary.
- Keep records and assists in preparing inventories.
- Maintain or assist in the maintenance of perpetual inventories and detailed inventory records and receiving reports.
- Maintain clean and sanitary storage areas, pantries, refrigerators, and freezers at all food service locations.

Qualification Requirements
There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.

- High school diploma/GED preferred - Ability to work well under pressure and in fast-paced environment - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Able to maintain professional relationship with clients, co-workers, and facility staff - Capable of conducting and assessing inventory - Able to read and follow standardized recipes - Strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures -NYC DOHMH Food Handler's Certificate preferred but not required

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.