Russ & Daughters Brooklyn

Job Description: Porter 1

Job Summary:

The Porter1 maintains cleanliness of all areas and equipment, disposes of all refuse and recycling as directed by the Production Manager and other Management Staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains cleanliness of all work areas, bathrooms, and shared spaces; in accordance with the processes as directed by Managers and Supervisors to ensure safe sanitation standards throughout the facility. Completes cleaning log throughout the day.
• Sets up and maintains all dishwashing stations, including dish machines, sinks and other related equipment; properly and safely using cleaning solutions.
• Assists in food, equipment, and other material receiving and stocking; ensuring products delivered are as invoiced.
• Cleans, stocks/restocks, and breaks down work location throughout and (in particular) at end of shift leaving space clean, stocked, and ready for next shift.
• Possesses a positive attitude and works in cooperation with all co-workers efficiently and effectively.
• Performs any additional assigned related duties.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety to maintain a spotless personal and general workspace (including all equipment) in compliance with DOH regulation as well as rigorous internal health and cleanliness standards.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures using standard recipes.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn how to use/operate, maintain, and clean culinary equipment including, but not limited, knives, scales, mixers, ovens, stoves.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene, health and safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers and kitchen leadership.

Education & Experience:

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
• Prior related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen/bakery.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen/bakery environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work weekend, holiday, and periodic extended hours as business needs require.
• Manual dexterity to cut, chop, and mix foods and perform other related tasks.

Salary : $17 - $18