Kitchen Porter

Butterfield Market•Long Island City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Porter is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the commissary kitchen, café, and common areas. This role involves a variety of cleaning tasks, including equipment sanitation, floor maintenance, waste disposal, and deep cleaning projects. The Kitchen Porter also assists with facilities maintenance and ensures compliance with all safety and health regulations. This position requires the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adhere to a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Physical stamina and the ability to handle demanding environments are essential.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous porter, janitorial, custodial, sanitation, or commercial kitchen cleaning experience preferred.
Knowledge of proper cleaning methods, sanitation practices, and safe chemical handling preferred.
Ability to work independently while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.
Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds or more on a regular basis.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods throughout the workday.
Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and tools.
Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, humid, and noisy environments typical of a commercial kitchen.
Ability to climb ladders or step stools when necessary.
Manual dexterity to safely use cleaning equipment, chemicals, and supplies.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the commissary kitchen, café, and common areas.
Clean and maintain grease traps according to established schedules.
Clean air vents, exhaust hoods, and ventilation systems to ensure a safe and sanitary work environment.
Perform deep cleaning projects throughout the commissary kitchen and café.
Clean and sanitize employee and public restrooms.
Clean and maintain employee locker rooms and lockers.
Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and appliances, including ovens, stoves, grills, fryers, shelving, and food preparation equipment.
Sweep, mop, scrub, and maintain floors using appropriate equipment and cleaning solutions.
Empty trash, recycling, and food waste containers and transport waste to designated disposal areas.
Maintain cleanliness of loading docks, storage areas, hallways, and exterior entrances as assigned.
Assist with moving equipment, supplies, and furniture for cleaning or operational needs.
Restock cleaning supplies and notify the Facilities Manager when inventory is low.
Identify and report maintenance issues, damaged equipment, or safety hazards promptly.
Follow all company safety procedures and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Maintain sanitation standards in compliance with Butterfield Market policies and New York City Department of Health food safety regulations.
Support additional facilities, sanitation, and maintenance projects as assigned.