Dish Washer - Porter | Zwilling Cooking Studio

Job Description

Job Description

Dish Washer - Porter | Zwilling Cooking Studio

ZWILLING Cooking Studio is Westchester, New York's premiere cooking facility. Hone your cooking skills in our hands on cooking classes taught by pro chefs!  Our intimate cooking classes provide a hands-on approach to learning. The goal of the ZWILLING Cooking Studio is to elevate awareness of our brands by creating as many touch-points with end consumers as possible. The ZWILLING Cooking Studio occupies a 2090 square foot space with state-of-the-art appliances and equipment, and accommodates 40 - 60 guests for knife skills classes, cooking classes, chef demonstrations and special events.

We are ZWILLING J.A. Henckels, a leader in cutlery, cookware, and so much more.  Driven by our passion for perfection for over 290 years. We want to hear from you if you are positive, outgoing, and enthusiastic, and love interacting with consumers. We seek individuals who have a passion for food & cooking.  

As a Cooking Studio Porter / Dish Washer, you will be responsible for keeping all areas of the kitchen and cooking studio clean during and following all events and classes held in the Pleasantville Cooking Studio. You will be working with the culinary team, ensuring a great experience for our guests. You will work with the resident chef and culinary program manager, chef instructors, kitchen assistants and guests. 

In this role, you can be expected to do the following: 

• Arranging table settings and workstations as advised by culinary staff.
• Assisting teammates in the preparation and set up of all cooking classes and events.
• Washing dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans using dishwashers or by hand.
• Placing clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in appropriate storage areas.
• Maintaining all kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in a clean and orderly condition.
• Sweeping and/or scrubbing counters, floors & cupboards following every event/class.
• Cleaning garbage cans with water or steam.
• Sorting and removing trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Receiving, storing, and transferring supplies or equipment between storage and work areas.
• Assisting with loading and/or unloading food and supply delivery trucks.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Resident Chef.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 1 year dishwashing (including handwashing of knives, glassware) experience preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of kitchen experience is preferred.
• Must have high-energy and be a self-starter.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as scheduled.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for 2-3 hours at a time.
• Ability to reach, push, grab, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, etc. to retrieve and/or replenish merchandise or handle cooking equipment.
• Ability to move and/or lift merchandise and/or kitchen equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must work well in fast-paced environments and be able to contribute to building a best-in-class culture of customer responsiveness, constant improvement, and teamwork.
• High level of commitment and responsibility.
• Superior organizational skills with ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with accuracy. 
• Close attention to detail and effective time management skills.

Additional Data :

• Starting Pay at $17.00 per hour plus overtime.
• Please note that you will be scheduled for events that may include evenings and weekends.