Dishwasher and Sanitation Associate

The New York Milk Bank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Milk Bank is seeking a Dishwasher and Sanitation Associate to join our operations team on-site in New York. This full-time role supports daily cleaning of lab tools, equipment, and facilities to ensure a safe environment for donor milk processing.

The position is 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a 9:00 am to 4:30 pm shift and potential for 40 hours and Saturdays in the future. Salary is $20 per hour, with no remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen environment is preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Food safety training is a plus.
• Efficient time management to meet daily requirements.
• Able to work independently and responsibly.
• Detail-oriented and able to follow lab and food safety protocols.
• Familiarity with commercial dishwashers and laundry equipment.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize lab tools and equipment per NYMB protocols using handwashing and dishwashers.
• Wipe down surfaces and transport carts per cleaning protocols.
• Stock clean equipment and transport back to lab.
• Laundry duties including washing and folding.
• Unpack, tray, and rack empty bottles for the lab.
• Discard milk as assigned.
• Participate in dishwasher temperature verification after training.

Skills

Commercial kitchen exp

Stand for long hours

Food safety training

Time management

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Dishwasher operation

Lift 30 pounds

Job description

Join our team and help nourish fragile babies

About

The New York Milk Bank is dedicated to improving the health and survival of infants by providing pasteurized donor human milk when their mothers’ own milk is unavailable. We are seeking an energetic and motivated person to join our Operations department in the role of Dishwasher and Sanitation Associate. As part of our purpose-driven organization, this position plays a key role in helping to nourish premature and medically fragile
babies so they can reach their full potential.

Role

The Dishwasher and Sanitation Associate is a critical team member responsible for ensuring that lab tools and equipment are cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis.

Job Type

Full-time, 35 hours/week, 5 days a week on site position, no remote work. Ability to work a 7-hour shift of 9am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Future availability to work 40 hours/week and Saturday’s a plus.

Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

Daily Responsibilities:

• Washing and sanitizing lab tools and equipment per NYMB protocols - both handwashing as well as using the commercial dishwashers
• Follow NYMB cleaning protocols for wiping down surfaces and all carts used to transport equipment to and from the lab
• Stocking a clean cart with clean equipment to transfer back to lab
• Laundry (using washer and dryer) including folding and putting away
• Unpacking, traying and racking empty bottles for the lab
• Discarding milk (as assigned)
• Dishwasher Inspection and Temperature Verification (after training period)

Weekly Responsibilities

• Friday deep cleaning of the facility

Monthly Responsibilities

• Washing Machine cleaning
• Dishwasher Deliming
• Monthly Dishwasher Temperature Verification with strips

Other

• Support keeping NYMB offices, labs, facilities, and common areas clean
• Notify managers of necessary repairs
• Participate in weekly team meetings
• Take NYMB funded training courses as required
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Experience working in commercial kitchen
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Food Safety Training a plus
• Ability to manage time efficiently to complete daily requirements
• Work well unsupervised
• Ability to comply with established food safety and lab protocols with significant attention to detail
• Working knowledge of commercial dishwashers, washer/dryer, other appliances in use
• Able to learn new tasks and multi-step processes in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift [30] pounds on a regular basis
• Act in a professional manner through reliability, integrity, and treating others with respect

Job Type: Full-time, 35 hours/week, 5 days a week, on-site position . No remote work. Ability to work a 7-hour shift of 9am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Future availability to work 40 hours/week and Saturday’s a plus.

Salary: $20/hour

Required work authorization: United States

The New York Milk Bank is a nonprofit milk bank accredited by the Human Milk Banking Association of North America ( HMBANA ). Our mission is to provide safe, pasteurized donor human milk to babies in fragile health. The New York Milk Bank is an equal opportunity employer.