About Us

Green Top Farms is a New York-based food service company specializing in farm-fresh meals for enterprise workplace dining and corporate catering. We partner with leading companies to deliver elevated daily dining and hospitality experiences, using seasonal ingredients and thoughtful operations to create consistent, high-quality service at scale.

Our mission is to build a more sustainable and equitable food system, starting by reconnecting consumers and local farmers. We believe the results of strengthening that connection are better nutrition, tastier food, greater social justice, and reduced environmental impacts. Our menus reflect this attention to bringing nutritious, delicious food to those who need it most.

Position Overview

The Part-Time, On-Call Site Kitchen Assistant is responsible for supporting the on-site lead in managing day-to-day food service operations within corporate offices for 20-30 hours a week. Primary duties include meal preparation, food presentation, and ensuring a positive guest experience. This flexible role requires providing support across various client sites as required.

The Part-Time, On-Call Site Kitchen Assistant plays a vital part in delivering the Green Top Farms experience by facilitating seamless meal services and providing guests with reliable, top-tier hospitality.

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• A warm, professional team player who maintains a positive presence while prioritizing the guest experience
• A resourceful and detail-oriented professional, capable of maintaining rigorous organization across prep, plating, and sanitation during high-volume service windows
• An active listener and clear communicator, capable of following instructions with precision while collaborating seamlessly across culinary and hospitality teams
• A champion for local, seasonal ingredients and nutrition, dedicated to upholding the highest standards of culinary quality and thoughtful presentation in every dish

The ideal candidate is a resourceful and composed professional, capable of maintaining rigorous standards within a high-volume corporate kitchen while demonstrating proactive initiative and a hospitality-first presence under pressure.

Responsibilities

Daily Meal Service & Guest Experience (45%)

• Support day-to-day food service operations within corporate environments, ensuring rigorous standards for culinary quality, thoughtful plating, and meticulous station organization and breakdown

• Uphold Green Top Farms standards by ensuring every plate meets rigorous requirements for culinary quality, thoughtful portioning, and meticulous visual appeal
• Maintain a warm, professional, and hospitality-first presence while interacting with guests to deliver a reliable and top-tier dining experience
• Demonstrate composure and resourcefulness by remaining attentive to the pace of service, assisting with real-time operational adjustments and station needs

Food Safety & Standards (20%)

• Maintain a clean and sanitary workspace by strictly following all food safety and handling guidelines throughout your shift.

• Adhere to standard operating procedures for food prep, service, and station maintenance to ensure consistency and safety.
• Perform daily cleaning tasks and safety checks to help the team remain fully compliant with health and safety regulations at each location.

Inventory & Stock Support (15%)

• Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries, ensuring all items are stored correctly and rotated (FIFO) to maintain freshness and minimize waste.

• Help track daily food usage and conduct inventory counts, accurately reporting low stock levels and supply needs to the kitchen lead or manager.
• Carefully inspect incoming orders against delivery slips, promptly flagging any damaged items, shortages, or quality discrepancies.

Teamwork and Service Support (10%)

• Collaborate effectively with team members and maintain personal accountability for punctuality and professional conduct.

• Support the onboarding of new staff by modeling correct service standards, following kitchen procedures, and sharing best practices.
• Listen to guest feedback during service and promptly relay comments or concerns to the kitchen lead to help maintain high-quality service.
• Adapt to the needs of the kitchen, taking on additional tasks as requested to support the team and ensure every meal service is a success.

Flexibility & Operational Support (10%)

• Stay flexible and composed when handling last-minute menu changes, schedule updates, or shifting priorities, quickly adapting to ensure service remains on track.

• Keep your assigned work areas organized and tidy, while proactively identifying ways to help daily kitchen tasks run more efficiently