Dishwasher at Hudson River Housing Inc – Poughkeepsie, New York

Hudson River Housing improves lives and communities through housing with compassion and development with vision. We are dedicated to building strong, sustainable communities by developing and preserving quality affordable housing and helping families and individuals obtain and maintain housing through education, advocacy and support services.

We are a committed group of people from all backgrounds who care deeply about our community and want to make it a better place.

Position: Dishwasher Part Time

General Description:

The Dishwasher will ensure that the dining areas, kitchen, kitchen supplies and equipment are cleaned at the end of the day.

Principal Duties:

1. Participate in training as it relates to the requirements and duties of the job

2. Clean up after meals and special food functions.

3. Cleaning of all kitchen equipment and utensils.

4. Maintenance of kitchen orderliness and cleanliness (including sweeping, mopping, garbage disposal). Detailing cleaning projects will be part of this job to include the grease traps, stove hoods, walls, floors, cooking utensils, etc.

5. Adhere to the policies and procedures of the program

6. Must be able to lift 50 pounds

7. Help with Food Bank runs including putting inventory away.

8. Other duties as required by Food Service Manager or other Directors of the Agency.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Previous experience is not necessary. Some experience working in the food service industry is a plus.

License Requirements: Valid driver’s license is helpful but not required.

Home or cell phone is required

Other: Must demonstrate sensitivity toward the Program’s target population, and ability to comfortably and effectively relate to individuals of diverse backgrounds, and be respectful of cultural differences. Must be responsible, non-judgmental able to work independently and as part of a team. Must have a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics and standards.

Immediate Supervisor: Food Service Manager

Equity is a core value at Hudson River Housing. We believe in promoting a culture that decenters bias, celebrates difference, enhances equitable communication, and nurtures relationship building.

It is important to us that community members have access to stable means of economic growth. We are continually committed to hiring from within our community including applicants with lived experience that can inform and strengthen our work.

Hudson River Housing is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), alienage or citizenship status (unless required by law), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. Hudson River Housing is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy with respect to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.