Utility - (Dishwasher)

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority; Village of Old Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Utility/Dishwasher to join their team at a prestigious campus. In this full-time role, you will support the kitchen operations by ensuring cleanliness and proper handling of kitchenware and equipment. Your responsibilities will include washing dishes, maintaining a clean workstation, and assisting with food preparation. This position offers a dynamic work environment where flexibility is key, and you will have the opportunity to work across various campus locations. If you are passionate about food service and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in institutional food service as a utility worker or dishwasher.
• HACCP and Safety and Sanitation Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Chef's direction and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Wash and store dishes, manage cleaning inventory, and assist with food prep.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Dishwashing Equipment

Cleaning Chemicals

Job description

Overview

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

For more information, visit nyit.edu.

Responsibilities

New York Institute of Technology's deSeversky Mansion seeks to fill a full-time Utility/Dishwasher role at our Long Island (Old Westbury) campus.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Follow the direction of the Chef de Cuisine according to the daily work plan provided.
• Set up pot sink areas in both the upstairs and downstairs kitchen and turn on all dish machines and boosters at the start of each shift.
• Maintain and ensure proper use of chemicals in machines and for cleaning and managing cleaning inventory.
• Wash and properly store all dishes, trays, eating utensils, and small equipment for the department.
• Maintain, organize, and keep a clean workstation at all times, including the surrounding floors and walls.
• Dispose of garbage, boxes, and bulky items in designated dumpsters outside the mansion throughout the shift and manage the garbage area outside.
• Clean upstairs and downstairs walls and floors daily.
• Hose down kitchen mats outside daily.
• Perform weekly deep clean of ovens, grills, fryers, and stovetops.
• Assist with food preparation as requested by the Chef de Cuisine.
• Assist with food deliveries and storage as needed.
• Apply the rules of safety and sanitation to ensure care in food handling, in accordance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) policies and procedures, safety in work, and reduction of accidents.
• Perform end of shift final walk-through of areas to ensure all doors, windows, and cages are locked, dish machine is broken down properly and turned off, all kitchen equipment and exhaust systems are off, and all soiled kitchen rags are in the laundry room with appropriate labels.
• Must be able to work in other areas on campus as needed, such as all campus cafes, kiosks, food trucks, and any/all special events on or off campus.
• Must be able to work in other positions, such as attendant/cashier, server, housekeeping, as needed should employees in those positions not be able to work due to vacation, sickness, or personal time.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements (High School or Equivalent), plus one to two years’ experience in an institutional food service operation as a utility worker or dishwasher, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• HACCP and Safety and Sanitation Certification required; or must be in the process of obtaining.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Other Information

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations, and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

Minimum Salary

USD $38,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $45,000.00/Yr.