Dishwasher/Custodian

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Street Settlement in New York, NY invites applications for a Dishwasher/Custodial Staff (Full time). Under supervision of the Program Director, you will wash and sanitize dishes and assist with custodial tasks to keep the center clean and safe.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, experience with commercial dishwashers, basic janitorial duties, and good communication. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, with annual salary of $39,000–$42,000.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a commercial dishwasher and sanitizing dishes, pots, and pans.
• Previous related experience in general janitorial duties such as cleaning and painting.
• Written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Ability to multitask, handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrate good judgement, problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Friendly and cheerful personality to maintain cooperative interactions with staff and program participants.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the dishwashing and pot washing areas
• Operate dishwasher machine in accordance with manufacturer instruction
• Perform dishwashing tasks and sanitize all dishes, china, silverware, utensils, and pots
• Maintain proper storage of all cookware, glassware and utensils
• Clean assigned kitchen equipment including but not limited to stoves, ovens, refrigerators and freezers
• General maintenance work as directed
• Daily sweeping and floor mopping
• Assist with set‑up and clean‑up for events and program classes
• Receive and inspect deliveries as needed
• Trash collection and disposal as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Dishwashing experience

Janitorial duties

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Judgement and problem solving

Friendliness and teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

POSITION

Dishwasher/Custodial Staff (Full time)

DEPARTMENT

Senior Services and Community Services

REPORTS TO

Program Director

LOCATION

80 Pitt Street (New York, NY)

SALARY

$39,000 - $42,000 Annually

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday, 8am - 4pm

DATE

February 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Dishwasher/maintenance staff employee is responsible for performing dishwashing tasks to properly wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils and cookware. In addition, the staff will assist the full-time custodian to keep the center premises and its equipment in clean, safe and good conditions.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements

• Minimum - High School Diploma/GED required
• Experience operating a commercial dishwasher and sanitizing dishes, pots, and pans
• Previous related experience in general janitorial duties such as cleaning and painting
• Written and verbal skills for effective communication
• Ability to multitask, handle multiple priorities
• Demonstrate good judgement, problem solving and decision‑making skills
• Friendly and cheerful personality to maintain cooperative interactions with staff and program participants

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the dishwashing and pot washing areas
• Operate dishwasher machine in accordance with manufacturer instruction
• Perform dishwashing tasks and sanitize all dishes, china, silverware, utensils, and pots
• Maintain proper storage of all cookware, glassware and utensils
• Clean assigned kitchen equipment including but not limited to stoves, ovens, refrigerators and freezers
• General maintenance work as directed
• Daily sweeping and floor mopping
• Assist with set‑up and clean‑up for events and program classes
• Receive and inspect deliveries as needed
• Trash collection and disposal as needed
• Other duties as assigned

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

We are an equal opportunity employer.