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About the Role

Great Performances is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and support our vision, mission, and values. If you share our passion for genuine hospitality and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

Ensure the kitchen area is clean, organized, and maintained, including floors, countertops, and cooking equipment.
Efficiently wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, utensils, and cookware; properly sort and store clean items.
Maintain a clean, organized, and clutter-free dish area to support smooth kitchen operations.
Dispose of waste and recyclables according to established procedures; maintain cleanliness of waste disposal areas.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and appliances.
Perform routine cleaning tasks such as mopping floors, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking supplies.
Support overall kitchen cleanliness to uphold sanitation and hygiene standards in compliance with DOH regulations.
Perform light maintenance duties such as replacing light bulbs, tightening fixtures, minor equipment adjustments, and unclogging drains.
Identify and report any larger maintenance or safety concerns to management promptly.
Support facility upkeep by ensuring storage areas, hallways, and common spaces are clean, organized, and hazard-free.
Perform additional duties as required based on the needs of the operation.

Requirements

1–2 years of porter and/or dishwasher experience in a café, restaurant, or food service environment.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and organization.
Basic understanding of kitchen sanitation, safety standards, and Department of Health (DOH) guidelines.
Ability to maintain an organized and clutter-free dishwashing and kitchen area.
Strong work ethic; well-organized, reliable, and focused.
Dependable and punctual with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and follow instructions.
Demonstrates professionalism and respect toward colleagues, managers, and vendors.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and stand, bend, and reach for extended periods (up to 8-hour shifts).
Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Location

Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10019

Work Type

Full-Time
On-Site
Evenings, including late nights and weekends

Salary/Compensations

$18.50/hour

Benefits

Vacation time
401(k)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Transit benefits
Paid and unpaid safe and sick time
FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

About the Company

From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do.
Serving New York City for over four decades, Great Performances has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area.
We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater.
We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production.
Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm, located in Kinderhook, NY.
Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.
Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World
Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality
Our Core Values: Craftsmanship, People, Sustainability, Collaboration, Doing Good Through Food.

Equal Opportunity

Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer.
At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience.
Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.