About the Role
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Assistant Dishwasher to join the Promise Academy Kitchen Department. The role involves transforming the community's engagement with food through hands-on nutrition education and sustainable practices, contributing to HCZ's larger mission of breaking the cycle of poverty.
Responsibilities
- Store and dry pots and pans in their correct areas
- Clean and sanitize all pots and pans
- Maintain cleanliness of the pot and pan area
- Properly store all kitchen equipment
- Sweep and mop the kitchen, including all storage areas
- Put away deliveries in their proper storage areas, label them, and date them
- Break down kitchen equipment (stoves, grill, and ovens) and clean thoroughly
- Clean the shelf above the dish sink
- Clean and maintain the dish machine
- Keep the dish racks clean at all times
- Clean and sanitize all storage areas for equipment (dish carriers, tray carriers, shelves…)
- Wipe down walls around the dish sink and dishwasher
- Clean under and behind all equipment and dish sink
- Remove garbage from the kitchen as needed
- Sweep and mop the kitchen floor regularly
- Clean and sanitize the bathroom every Monday and Thursday
- Clean and organize the slop room regularly
- Assist as needed in other areas outside of the dishwashing area
- Ensure the kitchen is spotless and free of hazards
- Restock items
- Unload delivery trucks
- Help prepare cook stations
- Clean appliances and machines
- Empty and clean trash receptacles
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate
- Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
- English language and professional communication skills are required
- Ability to take direction
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivated
- Organized
- Commitment to quality service and food and beverage knowledge
- Responsible for achieving on-site certifications provided by the employer
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies
- Ability to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds
- Occasional environment exposures to cold, heat, and water
Skills
- Time management skills
- Team player
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organization skills
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $40,000 - $45,000 per year
Benefits
- Highly competitive base salaries
- Paid time off
- Employee referral bonus
- Career Advancement
- No-cost health insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Wellness discounts
- Commuter benefits
- Financial wellness perks
- Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
About the Company
- Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) is a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization.
- HCZ's mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.
- The Promise Academy Kitchen team transforms how the community engages with food by improving the nutrition environment and thinking more sustainably about what we eat through hands-on nutrition education.
Equal Opportunity
- Harlem Children's Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
