Job Location : New York,NY, USA
OUR WORK
More than 38 million Americans lack reliable access to nutritious meals. Meanwhile, 108 billion pounds of food go uneaten in the U.S. - the equivalent of 40% of the country's food supply. Rethink Food exists to bridge the gap between perfectly good food that goes to waste and the demand for meals that many of our food-insecure neighbors face. Through Rethink Certified, we partner with restaurants, kitchens, and corporations to provide nutritious, culturally celebrated meals to communities impacted by food insecurity - while using excess food whenever possible. Since 2017 Rethink Food has prepared 26 million meals for local communities utilizing 1.5 million pounds of excess food.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Facilities Team Member will support the work of the Sustainable Community Kitchen that includes receiving goods, cleaning, organizing, inventory of goods and other supplies, and supporting culinary operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
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.
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
COMPENSATION
The annual salary range for this position is $23.76 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.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. However, we have an immediate need to fill the position. Please submit your application online.
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