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Dishwasher - Orbital Kitchens - New York

Kitchen Porter

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Position Overview

Orbital Kitchens is seeking a reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Dishwasher / Porter to support daily kitchen operations. This position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and organization throughout the kitchen while ensuring that equipment, dishes, and workstations are properly cleaned and ready for use.
The ideal candidate is a team player who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment, takes pride in maintaining a clean workplace, and understands the importance of food safety.

Key Responsibilities

Dishwashing & Kitchen Sanitation

  • Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
  • Operate and maintain commercial dishwashing equipment.
  • Ensure clean kitchen tools and equipment are consistently available for kitchen staff.
  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.

Cleaning & Facility Maintenance

  • Clean and sanitize kitchen floors, walls, countertops, sinks, and workstations.
  • Sweep, mop, scrub, and maintain kitchen and storage areas.
  • Remove trash, recycling, and food waste throughout the shift.
  • Clean and maintain garbage disposal areas, drains, and grease-related equipment as assigned.
  • Complete daily, weekly, and deep-cleaning tasks according to established schedules.

Kitchen Operations Support

  • Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing kitchen supplies and deliveries.
  • Maintain clean and organized storage areas, walk-in refrigerators, and dry storage spaces.
  • Support kitchen staff with basic tasks as needed.
  • Report equipment issues, safety hazards, or sanitation concerns to management.
  • Follow opening, closing, and overnight cleaning procedures as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Previous dishwashing, porter, janitorial, or restaurant experience preferred but not required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume commercial kitchen.
  • Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
  • Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks independently.
  • Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.
  • Availability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, reach, squat, and perform repetitive movements.
  • Comfortable working around water, cleaning chemicals, hot equipment, and refrigerated areas.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding cleaning duties throughout the shift.

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly compensation.
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
  • Hands-on training and development.
  • Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
  • Employee benefits for eligible team members.
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  • Experience
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  • Employment
    Part-time
  • Salary
    $17 – $18 hourly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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DishwasherNew York

Restaurant • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since December, 2022

Orbital Kitchens is a New York–based delivery-only, multi-brand kitchen company. It runs many virtual restaurant brands from centralized kitchens, focused on making delivery food faster, fresher, more affordable, and more diverse.

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