Cafe Porter

Paragon Building Maintenance, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Paragon Building Maintenance, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support office kitchen operations. The role focuses on cleanliness, hygiene, and organization, including dishwashing, cleaning surfaces, and restocking supplies for meetings or events.

You may assist with light meal prep for meetings, working in a professional office environment. Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Qualifications

• Requires pre-employment background check.
• Requires pre-employment drug screen (if applicable).
• Proof of work authorization and I-9 / E-Verify.
• California Food Handlers Card required.
• Open availability and potential overtime/holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize and clean food prep areas.
• Wash and sanitize pots, pans, and cookware.
• Empty and clean dishwashers as applicable.
• Wipe walls and appliances (microwaves, toasters, coffee makers).
• Restock supplies in bathrooms, break rooms, and common areas.
• Perform End of Shift Inspections (EOS) for cleanliness and safety.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Reliability

Flexible schedule

Education

California Food Handlers Card

Job description

Shift Details:

Monday - Thursday

7 am - 12:00 pm

General Responsibilities

The Kitchen Porter supports the smooth operation of the office kitchen and break areas by maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and organization. Key duties include washing dishes and utensils, cleaning kitchen surfaces and appliances, restocking supplies (e.g., coffee, tea, cutlery), and ensuring waste is properly disposed of. The role may also involve assisting with light food prep for meetings or events. This position requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a professional office environment.

Specific Duties / Essential Functions:

• Sanitize and clean food prep areas
• Wash and sanitize all pots, pans, or other cookware
• Empty and clean dishwashers (if applicable)
• Wipe down walls and other general equipment, including microwaves, toasters, and coffee makers
• Wash and disinfect all prep boards, surfaces, slicers, and utensils
• Empty trash cans around the property, replacing trash bags
• Clean and disinfect all waste bins and areas after emptying garbage
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors and common areas
• Removing trash, cleaning floors, dusting/wiping down all surfaces
• Operating walk-behind floor cleaning machines (if applicable)
• Restocking supplies in, bathrooms, break rooms, and common areas
• Maintain janitor closets in a clean and organized
• Maintain janitorial equipment in a clean, safe, and operable condition
• Proficiency in English will enhance your ability to collaborate and communicate with colleagues and clients, ensuring smooth operations.
• Perform End of Shift Inspections (EOS) following company guidelines, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met at the end of each shift.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience:

• While not mandatory, proficiency in English is highly recommended to perform the responsibilities of this role effectively. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values diversity.
• Open availability: Overtime work and schedule adjustments may be needed/necessary. Holiday work may also be required.
• Applicants must provide proof of work authorization and complete an I9 and E-Verify process.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to be on your feet during an entire shift; walking, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and crouching.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs., and carry 12 lbs. backpack vacuum, as needed.
• Good hygiene skills are required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:

• Must complete pre-employment background check.
• California Food Handlers Card required
• Must complete pre-employment drug screen (if applicable).

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of Management.