School Kitchen Dishwasher - Fast-Paced Culinary Team

Kipp-School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,711,936 - 54,442,752; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

5 school vacation weeks

Sabbatical after 10 years

Back-up child and elder care

Job summary

KIPP NYC is hiring a Dishwasher to join the Culinary Team at a NYC campus. You will help maintain a clean, efficient kitchen, wash dishes, and support food preparation to serve healthy meals to students.

We value reliability, teamwork, and a commitment to high safety standards. This is a full-time, on-site role based in NYC with opportunities to grow within a mission-driven program that feeds thousands of students daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen, school nutrition program, restaurant, or food service environment preferred, but not required.
• Fundamental understanding of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness practices, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while maintaining high standards of quality and customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and positive team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and school staff.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while supporting team goals.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including standing for extended periods; carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrates professionalism by modeling KIPP NYC's core values of zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor in all interactions with students, families, colleagues, and community members.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and continuous improvement by actively seeking and applying constructive feedback.
• Deep commitment to KIPP NYC's mission and belief that every student deserves access to healthy, high-quality meals that support joyful, academically excellent schools.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize pots, pans, dishes, utensils, trays, serving equipment, and kitchen tools throughout meal service.
• Assist with bussing trays, bins, and dish return stations during breakfast and lunch service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, dishwashing area, and servery.
• Support food preparation activities as directed by the Head Chef or culinary staff.
• Assist with meal service, kitchen setup, and cleanup as needed.
• Support special meal functions, events, and additional food service activities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

KIPP NYC is hiring a Dishwasher to join the Culinary Team at a NYC campus. You will help maintain a clean, efficient kitchen, wash dishes, and support food preparation to serve healthy meals to students.

We value reliability, teamwork, and a commitment to high safety standards. This is a full-time, on-site role based in NYC with opportunities to grow within a mission-driven program that feeds thousands of students daily.