High-Volume Kitchen Porter — Food Safety & Growth Path

Green Apple; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Opportunity for growth into cooking roles

Job summary

Green Apple in New York City is hiring a Kitchen Porter to maintain cleanliness and organization in a high-volume production kitchen. This role is essential for ensuring food safety and sanitation standards in our DOHMH and HACCP-certified facility.

Responsibilities include sanitizing equipment, organizing storage, assisting the culinary team, and supporting event preparations. The ideal candidate will have physical strength and a reliable work ethic. Competitive pay offered with room for growth into cooking roles.

Qualifications

• Must work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds and move equipment.
• Understanding of food safety practices required.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize all cooking equipment and surfaces.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors and storage areas.
• Organize dry storage and cooler inventory.
• Assist with basic prep tasks during peak production.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling according to protocols.
• Receive and unpack deliveries, ensuring proper rotation.
• Support event load-outs by organizing equipment.

Skills

Ability to work on your feet for 8+ hours

Physical strength to lift 50+ pounds

Understanding of kitchen sanitation and food safety

Reliability and consistency

Willingness to learn cleaning procedures

Job description

Green Apple in New York City is hiring a Kitchen Porter to maintain cleanliness and organization in a high-volume production kitchen. This role is essential for ensuring food safety and sanitation standards in our DOHMH and HACCP-certified facility.

Responsibilities include sanitizing equipment, organizing storage, assisting the culinary team, and supporting event preparations. The ideal candidate will have physical strength and a reliable work ethic. Competitive pay offered with room for growth into cooking roles.