Kitchen Assistant/Helper Needed

New York City NY

Description

Restaurant needs a kitchen assistant. Make friends, learn a skill,. Job consists of: o Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using a dishwasher machine and by hand. o Keep dishwasher clean and immediately report any functional or mechanical problems to the Restaurant Manager or Chef. o Monitor dishwasher water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle. o Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition. o Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas. o Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen. o Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies. o Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas. o Sweep or scrub floors. o Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars. o Clean food preparation and production areas as required. o Receive and store supplies. o Clean garbage cans with water or steam. o Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks. o Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss. o Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant. o Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations. You must be in pretty good shape. o Able to work in a hot, wet, humid, and loud environment for long periods of time. o Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours) o Able to lift, reach, bend and stoop o Able to safely lift bags, cases and stacks weighing up to 60 pounds up to 30 times per shift.