Kitchen Support Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Historic Hudson Valley (HHV) is a Westchester-based cultural non-profit that welcomes visitors to four National Historic Landmarks and presents public tours, school programs, and seasonal festivals for audiences that include families seeking weekend leisure activities; K-12 teachers meeting curricular objectives and their students; and a diverse array of heritage tourists.  HHV has a national reputation for groundbreaking on-site interpretation and award-winning digital content, particularly in the content areas of Northern slavery, regional women’s history, and storytelling.

Kitchen Support Staff

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable and organized Kitchen Staff member to maintain our kitchen and food prep areas. This position is essential to our daily operations and team success.

Key Responsibilities

• Working at an outdoor event.
• Wash, dry, and properly store all dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, counters, cutting boards, and appliances
• Wash floors
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic kitchen environment
• Organize and inventory supplies, ingredients, and pantry items
• Restock supplies as needed and alert management to low inventory
• Remove and manage trash and recycling
• Follow health and safety protocols and food handling guidelines
• Support kitchen team as needed with basic prep tasks
• Prepare simple dishes, such as charcuterie boards and dessert.

Required Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs
• Reliable and punctual
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or food service experience
• Food handler certification or willingness to obtain

Shift will include late night clean up and dish washing

Pay Rate is $23/hr.

Historic Hudson Valley values representation and is committed to a workforce that exemplifies acceptance across race, gender, age, ability, religion, and identity. A sense of belonging in our workforce is an integral part of our history and culture; honoring all voices of the past and present is central to our mission and our impact.

Disclaimer: Applicants are expected to submit application materials that are truthful, accurate, and reflective of their own experience, qualifications, and communication abilities. Misrepresentations or fabricated information may result in disqualification from consideration or withdrawal of an offer.