Kitchen Cleaning & Stock Support Specialist

Golden Krust Restaurant - Bronx NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Krust Restaurant in The Bronx, NY is hiring for a back-of-house manual labor position. You will support cleaning, sanitation, stock handling and basic food preparation under the direction of the Restaurant Manager and Kitchen Manager.

The role requires reading and following safety instructions, maintaining hygiene, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining quality and organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to follow safety instructions, product labels and work directions.
• Required hiring credentials: a current Food Handler permit or card accepted for the assigned restaurant location and current ServSafe Food Handler certification.
• Ability to learn cleaning, sanitation, food handling and stock storage procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, work surfaces and assigned restaurant areas using the approved schedule and methods.
• Wash, rinse, sanitize and store dishes and utensils correctly. Check that items are clean and ready for use; report damaged items or equipment faults.
• Clean restrooms, dining areas, floors and the area around the restaurant as assigned. Replenish hygiene supplies and respond promptly to spills.
• Remove waste to designated areas, keep waste containers clean and closed, and report signs of pests, leaks or other sanitation concerns.
• Use cleaning products at approved concentrations and follow label instructions. Store chemicals separately from food and food contact items; never mix chemicals.
• Use assigned protective equipment and safe cleaning methods. Follow shutdown instructions before cleaning equipment and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Keep walkways clear, identify wet floors and follow handwashing and cross contamination prevention procedures.
• Assist with washing and preparing produce and vegetables, and with mixing or blending ingredients, after instruction and in line with approved recipes and food handling procedures.
• Put away deliveries and retrieve stock according to receiving, storage and rotation procedures. Keep food off the floor and in designated storage areas.
• Check stock condition and dates while handling supplies; report damaged packaging, spoilage, shortages and low cleaning supplies to the Kitchen Manager.
• Prioritize cleaning and kitchen support tasks with the manager so essential sanitation work is completed during service and at closing.
• Complete assigned cleaning records and provide a clear handover of unfinished work or maintenance concerns.
• Follow restaurant policies and local health department procedures, and perform other related duties assigned by management.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Food Handler permit or card

ServSafe Food Handler certification

Job description

Golden Krust Restaurant in The Bronx, NY is hiring for a back-of-house manual labor position. You will support cleaning, sanitation, stock handling and basic food preparation under the direction of the Restaurant Manager and Kitchen Manager.

The role requires reading and following safety instructions, maintaining hygiene, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining quality and organization.