Location and Job Title:

Kitchen Porter
Riverdale YM-YWHA
5625 Arlington Ave
Bronx, NY 10471

Principal Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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
$20.00 per hour

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

Salary:

$32000

Agency Information:

Our Mission:

Riverdale Y enriches lives by cultivating universally-shared values central to Jewish life, through educational, cultural, wellness, and service programs for all.

Our Values:

We build and strengthen community.

We create a space of belonging, where everyone feels respected and appreciated for who they are.

We have a responsibility to care for one another, in our local community and in our world.

We nurture our minds, bodies and souls.

We are committed to lifelong learning and growth.