Kitchen Porter

About the role

Maintain clean and sanitary equipment and the environment in and around the restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Participate in kitchen cleaning work, such as washing, cleaning equipment, cleaning restrooms, and maintaining a clean and sanitary environment in and around the restaurant.
• Assist with prepping of produce and vegetables; mixing and blending of ingredients.
• Assist in packing away and retrieving stock as per standard operating procedures.
• Follow proper food handling guidelines and all local Health Department policies and procedures.
• Proactively communicate any supplies that are running low to the Kitchen Manager.
• Follow established restaurant policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• A current NYC Food Handler Permit/ServSafe Food Handler Permit.

Skills

• Manages time effectively—understands and follows written and verbal directions explicitly and asks questions for clarity when necessary.
• Must be able to work standing for extended hours.
• Must be able to move about in close quarters, handle heat, and work at a fast pace for extended hours.
• Must be able to remain calm and cool under pressure.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Hygiene and Deportment

• Cover hair at all times.
• Wear the proper uniform at all times.
• Ensure that nails are kept short and clean—no nail polish.
• Exhibit good hygiene at all times.
• Wear full shoes at all times—no slippers.
• Jewelry, except for a plain band, is prohibited.

Performance Criteria

• The restaurant environment is kept neat and clean at all times.
• All equipment and appliances are kept clean at all times.
• A high level of initiative, flexibility, and dependability is displayed at all times.
• The job is performed with professionalism and integrity.