Kitchen Porter / Dishwasher

The W Group; Terryville (NY); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The W Group in New York is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter/Dishwasher to support our Food Service Department. This role helps keep the kitchen running by washing dishes, maintaining sanitation, and assisting with basic prep and stock tasks.

Ideal candidates are dependable, able to follow directions, and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Both full-time and part-time schedules are available.

Qualificações

• Understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Previous kitchen porter/dishwashing experience preferred.
• Dependable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team.
• Able to perform physically demanding cleaning and lifting tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Wash and sanitize dishware, silverware, glassware, pots, pans and kitchen utensils.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and areas.
• Receive, unpack and store deliveries and rotate stock.
• Keep walk-ins, refrigerators and dry storage clean and organized.
• Assist cooks with basic food prep and vegetable prep as directed.
• Move supplies and equipment between kitchen, storage and dining room.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors as needed.
• Empty garbage and recycling and manage trash areas.
• Perform daily cleaning of kitchen equipment and service areas.
• Complete weekly deep-cleaning tasks (walls, ceilings, tables, appliances).
• Assist in dining room by removing soiled dishes during service.
• Follow food safety procedures, date items, and use safety equipment.

Conhecimentos

Follow instructions

Team player

Hardworking

Dependable

Descrição da vaga

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter / Dishwasher to support our Food Service Department. This role keeps the kitchen running smoothly by washing dishes and equipment, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation, and helping the kitchen team with deliveries, stock and basic prep.

The ideal candidate is dependable, follows instructions well, works well in a fast-paced kitchen, and can clean, lift, bend and stand throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishware, silverware, glassware, pots, pans and kitchen utensils.

• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, including mixers, slicers, fryers, blenders, counters, dish racks and dishwasher areas.

• Receive, unpack and put away food and supply deliveries, and rotate stock so the oldest items are used first.

• Keep walk-ins, refrigerators, freezers and dry storage areas clean and organized.

• Assist the cooks with basic food prep, such as washing and cutting vegetables, as directed.

• Move supplies, carts and equipment between the kitchen, storage areas and dining room.

• Sweep and mop kitchen floors as needed.

• Empty garbage and recycling, and keep trash receptacles and surrounding areas clean.

• Perform daily cleaning of kitchen equipment and food service areas.

• Complete weekly deep-cleaning tasks, including walls, ceilings, tables, appliances and other kitchen surfaces.

• Assist in the dining room by removing soiled dishes during meal service and returning them to the kitchen.

• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures, label and date items as instructed, and use required safety equipment.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Cook, Administrator or Director on Duty.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.

• Previous kitchen porter, dishwashing, restaurant or institutional food service experience preferred.

• Must be dependable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team.

• Must be able to perform physically demanding cleaning and lifting tasks.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand for the full shift.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Frequent bending, pushing, stooping and lifting required.

• Exposure to kitchen heat, wet conditions, cold storage areas and cleaning chemicals.

• Must be comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment.

Schedule

Full-time and part-time schedules are available, and hours may vary based on facility needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace for all employees.