Porter - Harvard Square

USHG • Watertown, MA

5d • $17

About The Position

Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) has created some of New York’s most
beloved restaurants, cafés, and bars, offering outstanding food delivered with
our signature warmth and hospitality. Founded by Danny Meyer with the opening of
Union Square Cafe in 1985, USHG now includes an acclaimed portfolio of
restaurants and an expanding collection of fast-casual concepts.

Born in 2017 from the kitchen of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Cafe in New York
City, Daily Provisions is a growing collection of all-day neighborhood cafes
with restaurant roots. Daily Provisions offers a familiar, yet elevated, menu of
classic dishes, including its signature crullers, all-day breakfast sandwiches
with a runny yolk, and freshly brewed coffee and teas. Throughout the afternoon
and evening, the restaurant serves chef-driven salads, made-to-order sandwiches,
seasonal sides, and comforting dinner dishes like its famous Roast Chicken. A
beloved neighborhood institution among New Yorkers, Daily Provisions has
expanded to multiple locations total across New York, Jersey City, Boston, and
Washington, D.C.

Porters are responsible for the overall cleanliness and organization of the
kitchen and restaurant by washing pots and pans, keeping the kitchen and dining
room areas clean, and ensuring adherence to proper sanitation standards. Porters
are required to handle multiple daily responsibilities, display an ability and
willingness to learn and take direction, and work in a team environment.

Requirements

• Experience in a kitchen support position within a similar environment
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
• English fluency and additional languages preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
• Display cooperation, sense of urgency, house pride, and an unwavering care for our guests and food safety through high integrity performance of ware washing and facility maintenance duties
• Work with the kitchen team to keep all cookware and storage containers in good shape and returned to storage areas properly
• Learn and retain standard operating procedures for all sanitation duties while consistently following a timeline and cleaning project schedule
• Partner with kitchen team to promote teamwork and efficient excellence in station turnover and end of shift breakdown

Benefits

• Competitive pay: Hourly rate of $17/hour
• Quick access to earnings: Eligibility for the USHG Digital Wallet, where you'll have next-day access to earnings and flexible saving options
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work
• Invest in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings
• Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services
• Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
• Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed