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Kitchen Porter/Cleaner
Empire Cake
450 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Empire Cake hiring Kitchen Porter/Cleaner in New York, NY

Empire Cake hiring Kitchen Porter/Cleaner in New York, NY

Kitchen Porter/Cleaner

Empire CakeMore Info

450 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Full Time • Hourly ($17.50 - $18.50)
Expires: Dec 3, 2026

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Schedule
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
3PM-10PM Shifts.

Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

Join our Flagship Bakery in Greenwich Village! We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Kitchen Porter/Cleaner to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen environment, ensuring that our chefs and decorators can focus on mixing, baking, and decorating cakes and other treats.

We are looking for candidates available for full time (40 hours a week).
    Monday - Friday.
Shifts are 3PM -11 PM. 

Responsibilities

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dish area, including washing dishes, pots, pans, and sheet trays.
  • Sweeping and mopping all areas in the kitchen and decorator areas. 
  • Taking out the trash and breaking down cardboard properly, in accordance to NYC standards.
  • Properly closing the kitchen, working from a checklist to ensure that all tasks and responsibilities are addressed.
  • Monitoring/cleaning often neglected places like under tables and shelving.
  • Being pro-active and able to complete work without supervision.
  • Ensure that all kitchen equipment is cleaned and stored properly after use.
  • Follow health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a kitchen environment (hotel, restaurant, catering) is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and take direction from culinary staff.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Physical stamina to stand for long periods and perform tasks that may require lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds.
  • A passion for food service and a sense of urgency for each task.

Required Documents

  • Valid ID
  • Social Security Card

Join us as a Kitchen Porter and become an integral part of our team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences!

Pay: From $17.50 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits Include:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

To apply, please send your contact information or resume and answer the following questions:

- What experience do you have dishwashing?
- What was the last place you worked?
- How long have you remained at your Workplace?

Pastelería en Chelsea está buscando lavaplatos/porteros de tiempo completo y de medio tiempo.
Debe ser confiable y trabajador. Debe poder realizar los requisitos físicos del puesto y levantar hasta 50 libras.

Esta es una posición de noche que empieza en la tarde, 3 pm - 11 pm.
Los fines de semana requieren

Responsabilidades:

- Lavar platos
- Barrer y trapear
- Sacando la basura
- Limpieza profunda de la cocina, incluido el equipo.
- Ser proactivo y capaz de completar el trabajo sin supervisión.
- Se prefiere el conocimiento de los estándares de limpieza y saneamiento.
- Almacenamiento de entregas entrantes de alimentos, papel y ropa de cama, garantizando que todos los alimentos se roten (FIFO) correctamente

Documentos requeridos:
- Identificación válida
- Tarjeta de seguro Social

Para aplicar, envíe su información de contacto o currículum y responda las siguientes preguntas:

- ¿Qué experiencia tienes de lavaplatos?
- ¿Cuál fue el último lugar donde trabajaste?
- ¿Cuánto tiempo ha permanecido en su lugar de trabajo?

Job Types: Full Time

Pay: From $17.50 - $18.50 per hour


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($17.50 - $18.50)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits


Required Skills

Reliability

Attention to Detail

Hardworking

Proactive

Problem Solving

Adaptability to Shift Work

Ability to Work Independently

Team Collaboration

Attention to Cleanliness

Initiative

Physical Strength

Physical Stamina

Self Motivation

Endurance

Commitment to safety

Positive Attitude

Flexibility in scheduling

Understanding of Food Safety Standards

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Basic Food Safety Knowledge

Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

Ability to Handle Feedback

Attention to Safety

Stress Management

Flexibility

Adaptability

Ability to work without supervision

Knowledge of kitchen safety standards

Ability to Handle Pressure

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks

Customer Service Orientation

Physical Endurance

Dishwashing

Basic Knowledge of Kitchen Operations

Problem Solving Skills

Understanding of Food Safety Practices

Sweeping and mopping

Ability to prioritize tasks

Communication Skills

Taking Out the Trash

Work Ethic

Food Rotation (Fifo)

Ability to Follow Instructions

Knowledge of Cleaning and Sanitation Standards

Organizational Skills

Cleaning / Sanitation

Safety Awareness

Time Management

Multitasking

Teamwork

Dependability

Valid ID Verification

Completion of Required Documents

Deep Cleaning

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Desserts, Breakfast / Brunch

Bakery / Patisserie

Empire Cake brings you the best in American baking with a gourmet twist. We feature fresh-baked cakes, cupcakes, cookies, breakfast pastries, brownies and bars, and sophisticated versions of classic snack treats, including our own “twinkies,” “snowballs” and Swiss rolls.

Our custom-designed cakes range from traditional tiered wedding cakes to one-of-a-kind creations for birthdays and other celebrations, corporate events and promotions, and advertising and fashion editorials. Our popular window displays looking out onto 8th Avenue feature our latest fondant creations, and inside the bakery you’ll find other examples of our custom-designed cakes for every occasion. Our cake consultants can help you build your dream cake for any of life’s celebrations, large or small.

Everything served at Empire Cake is made fresh daily on the premises using the finest ingredients.