SEIU Porter

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY
•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The SEIU Porter cleans equipment, utensils, pots and pans, and work areas, including floors and walls, and handles supplies in a food service department. The role works under the immediate supervision of an area supervisor and does not supervise others. The position is part-time, with 20 scheduled hours per week, on a rotating shift at 601 Elmwood Ave in Rochester, New York. Typical duties include collecting used dishes from counters and tables; scraping, pre-rinsing, and washing dishes, silverware, glassware, and cookware by machine or by hand; helping handle food and supplies; replenishing milk; transporting supplies and equipment; unpacking stock; and occasionally assisting with counter service. The porter maintains prescribed sanitation standards by cleaning machines and kitchen equipment, washing floors and walls, and, as needed, waxing floors, cleaning windows, and performing other general cleaning. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

  • Ability to work compatibly in a food service atmosphere.
  • Physical ability to stand and walk short distances for most of the working day.
  • Physical ability to reach for, lift, and carry various materials.
  • Ability to perform light and heavy cleaning.

Responsibilities

  • Collect used dishes from counter areas and tables.
  • Scrape and pre-rinse dishes and wash silverware, china, glasses, pots, and pans by machine or by hand.
  • Assist with handling food and supplies, including replenishing milk and transporting supplies, equipment, and materials as directed.
  • Pick up dishes from tables when necessary and unpack stock.
  • Occasionally assist with counter service or perform other duties in the food service area.
  • Maintain sanitation standards by cleaning machines and kitchen equipment and washing floors and walls.
  • Wax floors, clean windows, and perform other general cleaning as directed when needed.
  • Perform other duties as directed.
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