Dishwasher/Prep Cook (Tribeca)

The Bowery Mission; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Bowery Mission in New York seeks candidates for a position focused on maintaining a hospitable environment through cleaning and cooking tasks. Responsibilities include dishwashing, supporting kitchen staff, and sorting donations. Candidates should have kitchen experience and be able to handle physical demands. The role requires various availability for shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Salary is set at $20.19 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s relevant experience in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Ability to bend, lift, and squat at least 50 lbs. and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide dishwashing services and maintain cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Troubleshoot unexpected challenges with kitchen equipment.
• Perform prep cook tasks as needed.

Skills

Commercial kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwashing tools

Job description

Help create and maintain a hospitable environment for guests and clients.

Clean and sanitize utensils, dishes, pots, etc. with both machine and manual methods. Keep assigned areas clean and safe. Work alongside kitchen staff and volunteers to ensure all spaces are properly maintained. May occasionally be asked to help with additional cleaning tasks. Perform prep cook tasks as needed and assigned. Help sort donations and maintain pantry.

Specific Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Provide dishwashing on assigned site(s). Bus assigned areas, removing food scraps, dishes, and trash. Fill and unload dishwashers. Operate dishwashing tools. Put away clean dishes and utensils.
• Help troubleshoot unexpected challenges with equipment and processes. Keep area safe and clean. Perform routine cleaning list and deep cleaning assignments.
• Carry out prep cook tasks as assigned. Includes duties such as making sandwiches, set-up breakfast/lunch bags, prep vegetables and other ingredients.
• Follow procedures and regulations regarding food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Work with teammates to sort donations and maintain pantry. Involves unloading food, picking and discarding unusual items, rotating food in storage, etc. Instruct volunteers as needed.

Schedule: Requires availability for days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holiday work hours as assigned.

Requirements

• Embrace the organization’s Statement of Faith.
• At least one year’s relevant experience in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Able to bend, lift, and squat at least 50 lbs. and able to stand for long periods of time.

Preferred

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Food handler’s license.
• Knowledge of population served.
• Some office technology.

Salary: $20.19 per hour