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Kitchen Custodian/Porter

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program

Job Description

This classification pertains to a vital role focused on maintaining cleanliness and order within a commercial kitchen environment. The responsibility primarily centers on ensuring that all areas of the kitchen—including dishes, pots and pans, stocks, floors, and trash—are kept in impeccable condition. The role is integral to the smooth operation of food service and preparation establishments, where hygiene and organization are critical for both safety and efficiency. Maintaining high standards in kitchen sanitation is essential, especially where meals are prepared for diverse groups, including children and families, which demands sensitivity to cultural and community needs.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education diploma
  • Minimum one year experience in commercial kitchen
  • Ability to lift over 40 pounds
  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity
  • Good team and interpersonal skills
  • Successful completion of pre-employment and continuing assessments including fingerprinting, drug testing, medical exams, and background checks

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • One year experience in a commercial kitchen
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to children and diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols

Job Duties

  • Check in food deliveries and store correctly
  • Break down boxes and dispose properly
  • Wash dishes and sanitize pots and pans
  • Operate and maintain dishwashing machine
  • Sweep and mop floors
  • Empty and clean kitchen trash cans daily
  • Maintain cleanliness of walls, windows, cooler, and freezer
  • Perform general cleaning assignments
  • Handle cleaning chemicals properly
  • Attend monthly meetings and nutrition training
  • Assist cook or driver with meal preparation and transport

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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