Kitchen Porter

St. Vincent de Paul Society, Dayton District; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals in need is looking for a Kitchen Porter. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and supporting food preparation efforts, ensuring that an inviting environment is provided for guests. Candidates should possess functional skills in sanitation and hospitality, with training provided in specific food service operations.

Qualifications

• Preferably has Serve Safe certification.
• Previous food service experience preferred but will train.
• Able to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Clean kitchen work surfaces, including counters and floors.
• Help with food prep when needed.
• Serve guests at shelters as required.

Skills

Sanitation

Hospitality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Company Overview

The vision of St. Vincent de Paul – Dayton District Council is to improve the lives of people in need in the Miami Valley.

Company Overview

The vision of St. Vincent de Paul – Dayton District Council is to improve the lives of people in need in the Miami Valley.

Our Mission is to, with Christian purpose, accompany those in need one person at a time by focusing on shelter, food and clothing.

Every day we let our light shine!

Position Summary/Objective

The Kitchen Porter promotes a culture of safety, hospitality, service, honor, and respect among our homeless guests, our staff, and volunteers, for the purpose of furthering the vision and mission of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The Kitchen Porter will be responsible for cleaning SVdP kitchen areas and supporting our cooking staff. This position will include washing dishes, keeping floors clean, sanitizing food preparation surfaces, and occasionally helping with food prep work.

Essential Functions

• Keep all kitchen work surfaces (counters, sinks, stoves, walls) clean and sanitized
• Sweep and mop floors
• Be ready to clean up spills to avoid hindering operations
• Arrange equipment and ingredient deliveries
• Keep the food and supply storage areas organized
• Take out the trash
• Help with food prep when needed
• Serve guests at shelters when needed
  
  

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable)

• None
  
  

Physical demands

• Must be able to carry 50lbs for short distances Travel percentage
• Some travel may be required
  
  

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

At St. Vincent de Paul, letting our light shine starts with you. St. Vincent de Paul Social Services, Inc. recognizes that people we serve, people who volunteer for us, people we employ, and people who come to us for help are diverse in their race, ethnicity, background, physical or mental disabilities, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs. We work to make sure that everyone is respected and valued as the unique person they are.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is the manager’s responsibility to revise the job descriptions as necessary.

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Serve Safe certification preferred
• Demonstrated successful experience working with diverse populations
• Previous food service experience preferred, willing to train
• Hospitality and service to St. Vincent guests, while we are serving meals
  
  

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be able to work nights/evenings/weekends/holidays
• Must be able to work at multiple locations
• Must have a reliable source of transportation
• Must be able to pass a mandatory drug screen and background check

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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