Dishwasher/Prep Cook

The Bowery Mission; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bowery Mission is seeking a Dishwasher/Prep Cook to join their Food Services team. This role involves routine sanitation support, dish-washing, and assisting with food donation storage. Ideal candidates will have commercial kitchen experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant experience in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Able to bend, lift, and squat at least 50 lbs. and stand for long periods.
• Organized, coachable, and honest.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine sanitation support for cooks.
• Dish-washing and back-of-house cleaning.
• Work alongside volunteers in daily kitchen tasks.

Skills

Team Player

Verbal Communication

Dependability

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma, GED, or Culinary Certificate

Tools

Food handler’s license

Job description

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The Bowery Mission is a Christian, faith-based organization committed since the 1870s to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The organization meets essential needs and creates a transformative community for men, women, children, and families in New York, aiming to overcome homelessness and poverty together.

The Dishwasher/Prep Cook works as part of our Food Services team to provide routine sanitation support for our cooks. Responsibilities include dish-washing, back-of-house cleaning, food donation storage, and working alongside volunteers in daily kitchen tasks. It is essential that the candidate is a team player and can remain calm and kind in a busy environment.

Reports To: Manager, Food Services

Requirements

• Embraces the organization’s Statement of Faith
• At least one year of relevant experience in a commercial kitchen setting
• Professional demeanor with coworkers, volunteers, clients, guests, and the public
• Able to bend, lift, and squat at least 50 lbs. and stand for long periods
• Organized, coachable, dependable, adaptable, and honest
• Strong verbal communication skills

Preferred

• High school diploma, GED, or Culinary Certificate
• Food handler’s license
• Valid NY or NJ driver’s license
• Experience in volunteer-based work or guest/customer-facing roles

Salary is commensurate with education and experience: $17 - $19 per hour.

The Bowery Mission prioritizes health & safety, especially amid the Covid-19 pandemic, following guidelines from the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, including protocols on PPE, social distancing, sanitation, and capacity management.