Porter/Dishwasher- Clara Restaurant

Job Description

Job Description

About us:

Celebrity Chef Alex Guarnaschelli’s new restaurant on the Upper West Side of NYC is looking for available and talented line cooks. Come and join our amazing culinary team, led by Chef Alex and her crew! This is an ideal opportunity for candidates who are interested in working alongside a team of experienced and hard working people!

Great Performances operates Celebrity Chef Alex Guarnaschelli’s new restaurant. We are a hospitality management company committed to collaboration, innovation and quality in our seasonal menus, striking design, impeccable service and critical attention to detail. Serving New York City for over 40 years is renowned for events catering as well as food service in celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Apollo Theater and others. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate its own organic farm, Katchkie Farm, located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, Great Performances consistently sets 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 excited to welcome a dependable and detail-oriented Porter/Dishwasher with experience in a café, restaurant, or food-service environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting and takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workspace. This individual has a strong understanding of kitchen sanitation and safety standards, along with a hospitality-driven mindset and commitment to delivering excellent customer service. A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and dedication to cleanliness, safety, and creating a welcoming environment for both guests and colleagues are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

Kitchen Cleaning & Sanitation

• Ensure the kitchen area is clean, organized, and properly maintained, including floors, countertops, and cooking equipment. 
• Support overall kitchen cleanliness to uphold sanitation and hygiene standards in compliance with Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 
• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as mopping floors, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking supplies. 

Dishwashing & Dish Area Operations

• Efficiently wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, utensils, and cookware. 
• Properly sort, organize, and store clean dishes and kitchen items. 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and clutter-free dish area to support smooth kitchen operations. 

Waste Removal & Recycling

• Dispose of waste and recyclables according to established procedures. 
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of waste disposal and recycling areas. 

Equipment Cleaning & Support

• Assist with cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment and appliances to ensure safe and efficient operations. 

Facility Upkeep & Maintenance Support

• Perform light maintenance duties such as replacing light bulbs, tightening fixtures, minor equipment adjustments, and unclogging drains. 
• Support facility upkeep by ensuring storage areas, hallways, and common spaces remain clean, organized, and hazard-free. 
• Identify and promptly report larger maintenance or safety concerns to management.

Qualifications

• 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).

Location: Clara, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024

Schedule:  Full-time, On-Site

Base salary: $20.00/hour

Benefits:  PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, Safe & Sick Time, 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.