Kitchen Porter

GK Brands NY,NJ and FL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

GK Brands NY,NJ and FL is seeking staff to maintain a clean and sanitary restaurant environment. You will assist in cooking prep, food handling, and stock management while adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include kitchen cleaning, equipment maintenance, and following established procedures. The role requires English proficiency and a valid NYC Food Handler/ServSafe permit, with the ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• A current NYC Food Handler Permit/ServSafe Food Handler Permit.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and sanitary equipment and environment in and around the restaurant.
• Assist with prep of produce and vegetables; mixing and blending of ingredients.
• Assist in packing away and retrieving stock per SOPs.
• Follow proper food handling guidelines and local Health Department policies.

Skills

Time management

Standing for long hours

Heat tolerance

Calm under pressure

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Education

NYC Food Handler Permit/ServSafe Permit

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Maintain clean and sanitary equipment and the environment in and around the restaurant.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in kitchen cleaning work, such as washing, cleaning equipment, cleaning restrooms, and maintaining a clean and sanitary environment in and around the restaurant.
• Assist with prepping of produce and vegetables; mixing and blending of ingredients.
• Assist in packing away and retrieving stock as per standard operating procedures.
• Follow proper food handling guidelines and all the local Health Department policies and procedures.
• Proactively communicate any supplies that are running low to the KitchenManager.
• Follow established restaurant policies and procedures.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• A current NYC Food Handler Permit/ServSafe Food Handler Permit

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Manages time effectively - understands and follows written and verbal directions explicitly and asks questions for clarity when necessary.
• Must be able to work standing for extended hours.
• Must be able to move about in close quarters, handle the heat, and handle fast work pace for extended hours.
• Must be able to remain calm and cool underpressure
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

HYGIENE AND DEPORTMENT

• Cover hair at all times
• Wear the proper uniform at all times
• Ensure that nails are kept short and clean - no nail polish
• Exhibit good hygiene at all times
• Wear full shoes at all times - No slippers
• Jewelry, except for a plain band, is prohibited.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

This job is satisfactorily performed when:

• The restaurant environment is kept neat and clean at all times
• All equipment and appliances are kept clean at all times
• A high level of initiative, flexibility, and dependability is displayed at alltimes
• The job is performed with professionalism and integrity.