Porter/Dishwasher
hace 19 horas
New York
Job Description About us: From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. Serving New York City for over four decades Great Performances has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices. We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality Our Core Values: Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests. People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset. Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet. Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience. Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy. We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Porter/Dishwasher at Great Performances with experience in a café, restaurant, or food-service environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting and takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workspace. This individual has a strong understanding of kitchen sanitation and safety standards, along with a hospitality-driven mindset and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. A strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and dedication to cleanliness, safety, and creating a welcoming environment for both guests and colleagues are essential for success in this role. Responsibilities • Ensure the kitchen area is clean, organized, and maintained, including floors, countertops, and cooking equipment., • Efficiently wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, utensils, and cookware; properly sort and store clean items., • Maintain a clean, organized, and clutter-free dish area to support smooth kitchen operations., • Dispose of waste and recyclables according to established procedures; maintain the cleanliness of waste disposal areas., • Assist with cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and appliances., • Perform routine cleaning tasks such as mopping floors, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking supplies., • Support overall kitchen cleanliness to uphold sanitation and hygiene standards in compliance with DOH regulations., • Perform light maintenance duties such as replacing light bulbs, tightening fixtures, making minor equipment adjustments, and unclogging drains., • Identify and report any larger maintenance or safety concerns to management promptly., • Support facility upkeep by ensuring storage areas, hallways, and common spaces are clean, organized, and hazard-free., • 1–2 years of porter and/or dishwasher experience in a café, restaurant, or food service environment., • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and organization., • Basic understanding of kitchen sanitation, safety standards, and Department of Health (DOH) guidelines., • Ability to maintain an organized and clutter-free dishwashing and kitchen area., • Strong work ethic; well-organized, reliable, and focused., • Dependable and punctual with a positive, team-oriented attitude., • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and follow instructions., • Demonstrates professionalism and respect toward colleagues, managers, and vendors. Schedule: Full Time, On-Site Base salary: $20.00/hour Benefits: PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, Safe & Sick Time, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States. Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.