Porter in Bronx, New York at Kommissary

Job Title: Porter/Dishwasher

Reports to: Sanitation Manager

Location: Bronx, NY

Porter (Dishwasher/Janitorial Support)

About Kommissary: Kommissary is a social enterprise on a mission to spread joy through food. We deliver high volumes of diverse, high-quality meals to New Yorkers. As a proud minority-owned business, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion and foster a collaborative workplace.

Role Overview: The Porter/Dishwasher ensures Kommissary’s facilities remain clean, safe, and efficient. This role involves cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, maintaining workspaces, and supporting janitorial tasks to uphold health and safety standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires you to work in both fulfillment centers located in LIC, NY and Bronx, NY.

Key Responsibilities:

• Wash and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and workstations.
• Perform janitorial tasks, including cleaning offices and bathrooms.
• Handle deep cleaning and facility maintenance as needed.
• Work safely with cleaning chemicals and maintain adherence to sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Prioritize tasks, work efficiently under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Follow all company policies, health, and safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience in a commercial kitchen or food production (required).
• Familiarity with cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to sanitation standards.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and able to work independently.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay: $19.00–$20.00 per hour.
• Health insurance, PTO, and professional development opportunities.
• A mission-driven, inclusive workplace with growth opportunities.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work standing or walking for extended periods.
• Perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, and moving at a fast pace.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Kommissary is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, contact hr@kommissary.com.

E-Verify Notice: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.