Porter/ Dishwasher

Great Performances•New York, NY

4d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

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. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades 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.

Requirements

1 to 2 years of porter and/or dishwasher experience in a café, restaurant, or food service business.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining cleanliness.
Basic understanding of kitchen sanitation and safety practices.
Proficiency in keeping the dish area organized and free of clutter.
Strong work ethic, well-organized, focused, attentive to detail with a sense of urgency.
Dependable and punctual
Enthusiastic, team player with a positive attitude
Able to communicate effectively with team members
Respectful of fellow employees, managers, and vendors
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., reach, bend, and stand throughout an 8-hour shift

Responsibilities

Ensure the kitchen area is clean and organized, including floors, countertops, and cooking equipment.
Efficiently wash, rinse, and sanitize soiled dishes, utensils, and cookware. Sort and store clean dishes properly.
Dispose of waste and recyclables according to established procedures. Maintain cleanliness and organization of waste disposal areas.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and appliances.
Perform additional cleaning tasks as needed, such as mopping floors, cleaning surfaces, and restocking supplies.
Assist with general kitchen cleaning tasks to uphold hygiene and sanitation standards.
Keep the dish area free of clutter and organized to facilitate smooth operations and ensure easy access to necessary items.