Porter/Dishwasher In-School (No Weekends - No Nights), Brooklyn, NY

Red Rabbit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health Insurance

401k Option

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Red Rabbit is seeking a Porter to maintain kitchen cleanliness and support food preparation. The ideal candidate has experience in restaurant settings and meets Department of Health standards.

This full-time position typically runs from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday, in Brooklyn, NY. Benefits include generous PTO, health insurance, and more, contributing to a positive working environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be reliable and work efficiently in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience in a restaurant, hotel or commissary kitchen is required.

Responsibilities

• Clean kitchen areas to exceed DOH standards.
• Remove trash and compost timely.
• Ensure kitchen team is set up for meal production.

Skills

1+ years experience

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Porter, In-School

About the Role

Porters work on a team of 4-6 people who are responsible for helping to ensure that Red Rabbit’s kitchen exceeds Department of Health standards and that all equipment is in working order for the kitchen to use each day.

The ideal candidate has experience maintaining the physical plant of a large warehouse environment, restaurant/kitchen, or hospital setting. In addition, strong candidates are reliable, energetic and have a “can-do” attitude.

Critical Functions

• Properly clean all areas of the kitchen to ensure that Red Rabbit is exceeding DOH standards. This includes countertops, cooking equipment, walk‑in refrigerators, floors, hand sinks, dishes and storage areas.
• Remove trash, cardboard, and compost in a timely manner making sure the kitchen is clean and free from debris for food preparation
• Proactively work to ensure the kitchen team is set‑up for meal production each day
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• 1+ years of work experience in a restaurant, hotel or commissary kitchen
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures, safety and sanitation regulations
• High School Graduate or equivalent relevant preferred
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move from area to area in the kitchen
• Must be reliable, function well within a team, and work calmly and efficiently in a fast moving environment.
• Must operate proactively and with a sense of urgency and have attention to detail
• Must have a great attitude who contributes to a positive working environment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Job Type: Full Time

Typical hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Reports to: Head Chef

Compensation: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k Option
• Paid Professional Development
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Worker's Compensation Insurance Coverage

About Red Rabbit

Founded in 2005, Red Rabbit is an MWBE-certified K–12 school food management company on a mission to transform school dining. We believe that serving diverse, high-quality meals to children in urban communities is about more than food, it’s about dignity, representation, and opportunity.

Our professionally trained chefs work in commissaries and onsite in school cafeterias, preparing scratch-made, culturally relevant meals that reflect the heritage and lived experiences of the students we serve. We don’t just deliver food...we become part of the school community.

Today, Red Rabbit prepares and serves millions of meals each year across the Greater New York region, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.

If you’re passionate about food, community, and making an impact every day, we’d love to meet you.

Red Rabbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, or sexual orientation.