Guest-Focused Kitchen Utility Associate

Paradies Lagardère; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère is seeking a team-focused associate to join our dynamic hospitality environment. The role emphasizes guest service, adherence to TRIFIC values, and maintaining a clean, organized work area across dining and kitchen stations.

You will perform dishwashing, stocking, inventory receiving, and compliance with food safety guidelines, while collaborating with kiosks and the shared kitchen to ensure grab-and-go products are readily available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in a high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Familiarity with proper sanitation regulations.
• Experience in proper chemical handling.
• Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a high energy and demanding environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as with other team members.
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with customers and peers.

Responsibilities

• Collect used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas.
• Load and unload dishwashing machines.
• Wash items in 3 compartment sinks, when dishwasher is unavailable.
• Store clean dishes, glasses, and equipment appropriately, following Food Safety and Sanitation Guidelines.
• Set up workstations before meal prep begins.
• Ensure there are always enough clean dishes, glasses, utensil, and equipment, especially during peak hours.
• Maintain cleaning supplies stock (e.g. detergents.)
• Check dishwashing machines’ operation and report any technical/performance issues to management
• Ensure equipment is clean and in working condition; reports any issues to management
• Coordinate with kiosks and shared kitchen to ensure grab and go product is well stocked and available for sale.
• Load cart with products from the shared kitchen and stock areas and ensure quick and efficient delivery to restaurants, kiosks, and retail stores
• Maintain stock areas and ensure product is rotated.
• Perform light maintenance.
• Remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Assist team members with any necessary stocking of items.
• Be compliant with all local, state, federal laws and regulation including those relating to food safety.
• Help receive product and properly store inventory immediately.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Leadership

Organizational skills

Adaptability

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Paradies Lagardère is seeking a team-focused associate to join our dynamic hospitality environment. The role emphasizes guest service, adherence to TRIFIC values, and maintaining a clean, organized work area across dining and kitchen stations.

You will perform dishwashing, stocking, inventory receiving, and compliance with food safety guidelines, while collaborating with kiosks and the shared kitchen to ensure grab-and-go products are readily available.