Dishwasher/Custodian in New York, New York at Grand St Settlement Inc.
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Job Description
POSITION: Dishwasher/Custodial Staff (Full time)
DEPARTMENT: Senior Services and Community Services
REPORTS TO: Program Director
LOCATION: 80 Pitt Street (New York, NY)
SALARY: $39,000 - $42,000 Annually
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8am - 4pm
DATE: February 2026
JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Dishwasher/maintenance staff employee is responsible for performing dishwashing tasks to properly wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils and cookware. In addition, the staff will assist the full-time custodian to keep the center premises and its equipment in clean, safe and good conditions.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum - High School Diploma/GED required
- Experience operating a commercial dishwasher and sanitizing dishes, pot and pan.
- Previous related experiences in general janitorial duties, such as cleaning, paining.
- Written and verbal skills for effective communication
- Ability to multitasks, able to handle multiples priorities
- Demonstrate good judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Friendly and cheerful personality to maintain cooperative interactions with staff & program participants
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up and maintain the dishwashing and pot washing areas.
- Operate dishwasher machine in accordance with manufacturer instruction
- Perform dishwashing tasks and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware utensils and pot.
- Maintain the correct storage of all cookware, glassware and utensils.
- Clean assigned kitchen equipment including but not limited to stoves, ovens, refrigerators & freezer
- General maintenance work as directed
- Daily sweeping and floor mopping
- Assist with set up and clean up for events and program classes
- Received and inspect deliveries as needed
- Trash collection and disposal as needed
- Other duties as assigned
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)