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About the Role

The Dishwasher is an important member of KIPP NYC's Culinary Team, helping to ensure the kitchen operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards. This role supports daily meal service by maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, washing dishes and equipment, assisting with food preparation, and contributing to a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize pots, pans, dishes, utensils, trays, serving equipment, and kitchen tools throughout meal service.
• Assist with bussing trays, bins, and dish return stations during breakfast and lunch service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, dishwashing area, and servery.
• Support food preparation activities as directed by the Head Chef or culinary staff.
• Assist with meal service, kitchen setup, and cleanup as needed.
• Support special meal functions, events, and additional food service activities.
• Follow all Department of Health (DOH), USDA, HACCP, and KIPP NYC food safety, sanitation, and cleaning procedures.
• Maintain assigned workstations in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition.
• Properly clean, store, and care for kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene and adhere to department dress code requirements.
• Immediately report equipment issues or safety concerns to the Head Chef.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure efficient kitchen operations and high-quality meal service.
• Assist in other areas of food production or service based on operational needs.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to outstanding customer service.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance.

Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while maintaining high standards of quality and customer service.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including standing for extended periods; carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrates professionalism by modeling KIPP NYC's core values of zest, grit, hope, love, social intelligence, gratitude, and a sense of humor in all interactions with students, families, colleagues, and community members.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and continuous improvement by actively seeking and applying constructive feedback.
• Deep commitment to KIPP NYC's mission and belief that every student deserves access to healthy, high-quality meals that support joyful, academically excellent schools.
• This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools.
• If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC.
• You must notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.
• KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization.

Skills

• Fundamental understanding of food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness practices, or willingness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills that contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and positive team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and school staff.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while supporting team goals.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with strong attention to detail.

Location

• NYC

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Previous commercial kitchen experience is preferred
• Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen, school nutrition program, restaurant, or food service environment preferred, but not required.

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Salary/Compensations

• $17.00 – $19.00 per hour

Benefits

• Robust benefits include medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous time off, including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-term/Long-term disability.
• 8-week paid Sabbatical after 10 years.
• Annual professional development funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.

About the Company

• Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
• We partner with families and communities to create joyful, academically excellent schools where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.
• From our first middle school, KIPP Academy in the Bronx, to today’s network of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, and one high school, KIPP NYC provides students with engaging academics, arts, athletics, and social–emotional learning that prepare them for college, career, and beyond.
• Through KIPP Forward, we continue to support our alumni as they navigate college, career, and life, helping them define success on their own terms and pursue the paths that align with their goals and sense of purpose.
• Together, we serve more than 9,400 students, support 4700 alumni, and employ over 1,100 dedicated team members who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to our mission every day.
• Since 2016, the KIPP NYC Culinary Team has been reimagining what school food can be by providing students with fresh, scratch-cooked, nutritious, and delicious meals at no cost to students or families.
• As an extension of KIPP NYC's commitment to creating joyful, academically excellent schools, the Culinary Team plays a vital role in ensuring students have access to healthy meals that support their learning, well-being, and overall success.
• Today, the Culinary Team serves nearly 10,000 students across 18 KIPP NYC schools and continues to expand its innovative scratch-cooking model.
• In Fall 2026, the team will complete its expansion across the network, bringing high-quality school meals to every KIPP NYC student.
• In recognition of its impact and bold vision for the future, KIPP NYC was awarded a Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
• This transformational investment will support the development of the KIPP NYC Culinary Institute—a central production and teaching kitchen, commissary, and workforce development hub that will strengthen school meal operations, expand career pathways for students, and deepen partnerships with local communities and New York State food producers.

Equal Opportunity

• KIPP NYC LLC is committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City.
• KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.