Kitchen Porter Job Description
Quick Eternity, a new cocktail bar & restaurant in the South Street Seaport opening early May 2025, is looking for a dishwasher to join our restaurant staff on our opening. The ideal candidate is reliable, hard-working, and wants to be part of a team that works together to provide our patrons with the best dining experience possible..
Kitchen Porter Job Responsibilities:
- Washes, stacks, sorts, and stores dishes, glassware, utensils, and cookware.
- Maintains a clean kitchen and keeps dish area organized and free of clutter.
- Sets up dish stations, including dishwashing machines and sinks.
- Maintains clean, dry floors throughout the shift.
- Cleans and sanitizes storage areas, including freezers and refrigerators.
- Assists in storing food deliveries.
- Monitors trash cans throughout shift, making sure to removes full trashcans and boxes as needed and at the end of each shift.
- Maintains the cleanliness of dry storage areas and the organization of storage shelves.
- Assists in food prep and any other duties set forth or requested by the chef and other managers as needed.
- Follows sanitation and cleaning procedures.
- Ensures that dishwashers are in working order and reports problems as they arise.
- Assists with closing, including aiding in the sanitation of cooking and food preparation stations.
Dishwasher Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong worker ethic
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
- Safety focus
- Diligence
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Ability to read and understand written instructions and safety procedures
- Efficiency
- Customer service
- Planning, organization, and multi-tasking skills
- Self-motivated with a high energy level
- Verbal communication skills
- Flexibility
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED a plus
- Hospitality industry, especially kitchen experience a plus
- Current food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal, state, or local law a plus
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