Kitchen Porter 3

Foodlink Inc • City of Rochester, NY

22d • $18

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Production Manager the Kitchen Porter III [KPIII] is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. Primary responsibilities for KPIII include, Food Prep, dishwashing and maintenance of both kitchen dish rooms, assistance with cleaning/sanitation efforts within production Kitchen and assisting Kitchen Porter I and Kitchen Porter II with inventory and product storage as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be ServSafe Level 2 certified.
• 1+ years of experience in food service. Large scale food production experience preferred
• Working knowledge of food safety requirements and health department guidelines
• Experience and knowledge of large-scale food preparation and use of industrial kitchen equipment
• Basic math skills necessary for recipe conversion of quantities needed for food preparation.
• Ability to take oral and written instructions and follow through efficiently
• Must work well in a team environment
• Manual dexterity is necessary to shred, chop, assemble and mix foods.
• Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures in the kitchen.
• Stamina to stand and walk on hard flooring for long periods of time.
• Ability to work with chemical cleaning agents.
• Strength to lift and carry food items or objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Ability to properly operate kitchen equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Washing, sanitizing and storing pots & pans, kitchen utensils, cambros and coolers
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary dish rooms, including sweeping and mopping of the floors and emptying trash bins on a daily basis
• Assists with daily cleaning and sanitation needs within production and VAP areas as needed
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen equipment such as ranges, ovens, steamers, tilting skillets, mixers, and choppers as needed.
• Empties trash bins and replenishes cleaning supplies within the kitchen
• Replenish paper and chemical supplies throughout the department as needed including food handling gloves, hairnets, hand soap, alcohol prep pads and cleaning chemicals.
• Report inventory order needs to production manager in a timely fashion
• Follows all sanitary and safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and Foodlink policy.
• Completes daily checklist (including equipment temperature logs, receiving logs, cleaning and maintenance checklist).
• Assists Kitchen Porter I with inventory and product storage as needed
• Completes all other duties as assigned.
• Assists in the daily preparation, assembly and expediting of a variety of foods and meal components including soups, entrees, sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, salads, breads and desserts in large quantities
• Attends mandatory training programs as required
• Cross-trains and assist in various areas of the kitchen as assigned
• Maintains a professional attitude and appearance at all time
• Serves as a point person and acts as role model for Foodlink Career Fellowship participants, always demonstrating professional behavior.
• Performs all work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This is a full-time position paid on an hourly basis, at a rate of $18.00/hour.
• Foodlink covers 100% of individual health and dental insurance with the ability to acquire family coverage with pretax dollars.
• In addition to generous paid time off (PTO), we observe 14 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Opportunity to contribute to a 401k retirement savings plan upon hire.
• Eligible for generous employer match after 1 year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees