POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Cook or Kitchen Administrator, the Kitchen Porter is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment. This role supports daily food service operations through dishwashing, kitchen cleaning, food storage, and general kitchen assistance to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Wash pots and pans, and store them in a clean, sanitary and orderly manner.
- Clean and dining room, kitchen, including cupboards, shelves, racks, work surfaces, cooking equipment, refrigeration units, dishes, and utensils.
- Clean large and small appliances and equipment including all surface areas.
- Maintain and clean grease trap.
- Move, unpack, and store food and supplies.
- Dispose of trash appropriately.
- Assist in food preparation and other kitchen functions when needed.
- Perform other required tasks at the direction of the Head Chef or Senior Center Director
SKILLS:
- Able to stand on feet for long periods of time.
- Physical Stamina.
COMPETENCIES ARE BEHAVIORS CORRELATED WITH JOB PERFORMANCE:
GENERAL COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF:
- CUSTOMER SERVICE.
- EMPATHY AND COMPASSION.
- ORGANIZATION.
- TEAM ORIENTED.
- STRONG WORK ETHIC.
- FLEXIBLE.
- STRESS TOLERANCE.
- PROBLEM SOLVING.
SCHEDULE:
- 30 hours per week Mon- Fri.
- 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. (Inclusive of a 30 minute unpaid lunch break).
COMPENSATION:
Riverdale Y offers employees medical & dental insurance, flexible spending, commuter benefits and pension plan as well as an optional 403(b) retirement benefit. Riverdale Y also offers employees a complimentary family membership, discounted childcare and afterschool programming, in addition to discounts in areas of sports, performing arts, dance, aquatics and summer camp.
Please submit resume and cover letter to: careers@riverdaley.org