Restaurant Porter - Cleanliness & Organization

Chick-fil-A; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Commack is seeking a dependable Restaurant Porter focused on cleanliness and organization to ensure the dining room, kitchen, equipment, walls, floors, and storage areas stay tour-ready.

This dedicated cleaning and organization role emphasizes daily sanitation, equipment cleaning, inventory organization, and strict adherence to food safety standards with a schedule centered on morning and daytime hours. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $19.00 per hour, with US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant cleaning or kitchen janitorial.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Daily Cleanliness & Sanitation of floors, walls, drains, equipment, and storage areas.
• Equipment cleaning of grills, fryers, and kitchen devices; assist deep-cleaning projects.
• Receive deliveries and organize inventory; keep coolers and storage tidy.
• Follow all food safety, chemical-handling, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Keep the kitchen tour-ready and report issues to leadership.

Skills

Kitchen cleaning

Organization

Attention to detail

Job description

We are looking for a dependable, hardworking Restaurant Porter (Team Member focused on Cleanliness and Organization) to join our Chick-fil-A Commack kitchen.

This is a dedicated cleaning and organization position. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant, kitchen, equipment, walls, floors, and storage areas.

Restaurant Porter Responsibilities

Objective: The Restaurant Porter takes ownership of ensuring the restaurant is always clean and safe, ready for inspections, tours, and guests.

Daily Cleanliness & Sanitation

• Clean floors, walls, drains, kitchen equipment, prep areas, shelving, refrigerators, freezers, and other areas as needed throughout the day.
• Empty and clean garbage and recycling areas.
• Identify areas that need attention and take ownership of getting them cleaned, so the kitchen stays “tour‑ready”.

Equipment & Special Cleaning

• Perform routine cleaning of grills, fryers, cooking equipment, and other kitchen equipment according to safety procedures.
• Assist with periodic deep-cleaning projects.

Receiving & Organizing Inventory

• Assist with receiving deliveries and putting away food, bread, supplies, etc.
• Keep coolers, freezers, dry storage, and other storage areas clean and organized.

Safety & Food Standards

• Must be able to read and independently follow written instructions, such as manufacturer cleaning instructions or training sites.
• Follow all restaurant sanitation, food‑safety, chemical‑handling, and workplace‑safety procedures.
• Follow appropriate procedures when cleaning hot, greasy, or potentially hazardous equipment.
• Immediately report equipment, plumbing, electrical, structural, or other maintenance issues to leadership, rather than attempting repairs outside the scope of the position.

What This Job Is NOT

• This is not a facilities or maintenance technician position.
• You not be expected to perform electrical, plumbing, HVAC, construction, or other skilled maintenance work.
• You are not simply a dishwasher or someone who comes in at night to clean the restaurant.

The Ideal Candidate

• Takes pride in doing things thoroughly and correctly.
• Notices dirt, grease, buildup, clutter, and things that others might overlook.
• Can work independently and stay productive without constant supervision.
• Is reliable and shows up ready to work.
• Is comfortable in a fast‑paced restaurant environment, with commercial kitchen equipment and cleaning chemicals.
• Can lift up to 50lbs, carry, bend, reach, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Will follow grooming and uniform standards.

Relevant Experience Could Include

• Restaurant porter or kitchen cleaning
• Commercial or industrial janitorial work
• School or institutional custodial work
• Food production
• Warehousing or other industrial environments
• Any job requiring rigorous cleaning, sanitation, organization, and attention to detail

However, restaurant experience is not required.

Anticipated Schedule

• Expect mostly morning and/or daytime hours, with the exact schedule built around the cleaning tasks that need to happen before or outside of peak kitchen operations.
• Some cleaning tasks are not safe or practical while the kitchen is fully operational, so the Porter will have designated times to complete those jobs properly.
• The position would also include Saturdays and occasional schedule adjustments based on business needs.
• As always, Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour. (Starting pay based on position, experience, and availability. Opportunities for raises and advancement come with tenure and training.)

United States Work Authorization Required

Most Chick-fil-A® Restaurants are operated by independent franchised business owners who make all their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own content and policies.

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people‑focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.