Job Details

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our high-performing team at The Knickerbocker Hotel, a member of Leading Hotels of the World. You must be hard-working and strive for excellence in all areas of work. We are looking for someone that is both self-motivated and team orientated. 

You will play a crucial role in producing food to our high standards by taking responsibility for preparing and cooking food in your designated area of the kitchen. 

Your primary responsibilities will be:

Porter responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Keeping our restaurant and kitchen spaces as clean as possible - organizing and setting up the team for success.
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness standards of prep kitchen, walk-in coolers, dry storage room, etc.
• Work with The Knick’s culinary team to maintain appropriate food rotation (FIFO) to ensure maximum freshness of food items.
• Proactively clean, sanitize and organize workstation throughout the night, while observing DOH guidelines at all times.
• Polishing all silverware and glassware during service.
• Washing and limiting waste of containers.
• Dispose of all waste and recyclables as needed.
• Assists with deep cleaning schedule of facilities.

Qualified Porters must be energetic, enthusiastic, and have a great attitude, as well as:

• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated, organized, reliable and hardworking
• Commitment to excellence and working with a team
• Ability to follow instructions and remain calm under pressure
• Willingness to take direction from Chefs, embrace change and innovation, and to learn and adapt to new systems, service steps and health and cleaning procedures
• Broad and flexible availability to work 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. if necessary
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment

Please note we are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.