What are the responsibilities and job description for the Porter / Prep Cook position at Great Performances?
About us:
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. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades 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.
We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.
Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World
Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality
Our Core Values:
Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.
People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.
Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.
Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.
Doing Good Through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.
We are seeking a motivated Porter with dish-washing and prep cook experience. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is well-organized, pays close attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Rate: $22.00/hour
Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Benefits: PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.
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.
More detail about Great Performances part of Great Performances, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/2833-Great-Performances
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. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades 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.
We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.
Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World
Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality
Our Core Values:
Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.
People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.
Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.
Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.
Doing Good Through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.
We are seeking a motivated Porter with dish-washing and prep cook experience. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, is well-organized, pays close attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform general prep duties as directed by the chef.
- Receive, inspect, and properly store deliveries according to instructions from the chef or manager.
- Maintain cleanliness in all kitchen areas throughout the shift.
- Assist with various deep cleaning and maintenance tasks as needed.
- Organize and maintain service ware in an orderly manner.
- Adhere to NYC Department of Health regulations.
- Follow proper food safety protocols and sanitation standards.
- Keep a clean, organized, and efficient workstation.
- 1 to 2 years of experience as a porter and/or dishwasher in a café, restaurant, or food service environment.
- Strong work ethic with excellent organization, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
- Enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members.
- Demonstrates respect for fellow employees, managers, and vendors.
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs, reach, bend, and stand for the duration of an 8-hour shift.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a culinary or restaurant setting.
- Maintains a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Presents a clean and professional appearance.
- New York City Food Handler's Certificate is a plus.
- Proficiency in knife skills for food preparation.
- Knowledge of kitchen safety protocols.
- Understanding of safe food handling procedures.
- Familiarity with various kitchen tools and equipment.
- Strong adherence to sanitary practices and hygiene standards.
Rate: $22.00/hour
Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Benefits: PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.
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.
More detail about Great Performances part of Great Performances, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/2833-Great-Performances
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