Dishwasher and Sanitation Associate

New York Milk Bank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit milk bank is seeking a Dishwasher and Sanitation Associate in New York City. This full-time on-site position focuses on cleaning and sanitizing lab tools and equipment critical for infant health. Responsibilities include washing dishes, conducting laundry, and maintaining cleanliness in labs and facilities. Attention to food safety and ability to work independently are vital. The role offers competitive pay at $20/hour and requires U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• Experience working in commercial kitchen required.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Food Safety Training is preferred.
• Must manage time efficiently to complete daily tasks.
• Ability to work unsupervised is necessary.
• Must comply with established protocols with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of commercial appliances is important.
• Willingness to learn quickly is necessary.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds regularly.
• Should act professionally and treat others with respect.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize lab tools and equipment following protocols.
• Wipe down surfaces and transport carts as per guidelines.
• Stock clean equipment in designated areas.
• Perform laundry duties, including folding clothes.
• Handle unpacking and preparing bottle for lab use.
• Discard milk as assigned.
• Inspect dishwashers and verify temperatures post-training.
• Conduct deep cleaning of facility on Fridays.
• Clean washing machine and dishwasher monthly.

Skills

Experience working in commercial kitchen

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Food Safety Training

Ability to manage time efficiently

Work well unsupervised

Compliance with food safety and lab protocols

Knowledge of commercial dishwashers and appliances

Ability to learn new tasks

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Professional manner

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.

How to Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the Position Title and your full name in the subject line.

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.