Project Renewal is a leading non-profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence, renewing their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Our comprehensive and integrated 24/7 programs are designed to offer the holistic care our clients need. With a staff of 950+ and an annual budget of $140 million, Project Renewal is one of the larger social service nonprofits in New York City.
Title: Dishwasher
Program: City Beets Kitchen
Salary Range: $19.49 per hour
Program Description:
City Beet Kitchens, a part of Project Renewal, is a nonprofit social enterprise in New York City, serving high-quality food while creating job opportunities for individuals facing barriers to employment. Originally established in 1995 as Comfort Foods and rebranded in 2015, we operate across two divisions: institutional catering for shelter clients and an events division serving corporate and private clients.
Overall Responsibilities:
The Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen equipment, pots, pans, utensils, and work areas in compliance with health and safety standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential duties of the Dishwasher include but are not limited to the following activities:
- Wash and sanitize all pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment in a timely manner.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the dishwashing and pot washing areas.
- Sweep and mop kitchen floors daily; ensure all spills are cleaned promptly.
- Clean the walk-in refrigerator weekly, including walls, floors, and shelving.
- Complete and maintain temperature logs for the walk-in refrigerator.
- Distribute clean rags and cleaning supplies as needed.
- Assist with deliveries and ensure proper storage of items upon receipt.
- Support recycling and garbage removal as outlined in the schedule below
- Garbage and Recycling:
Tuesday – Recycling: clear bags (cardboard, plastics, and cans)
Thursday – Regular garbage: Black bags
Sunday – Regular garbage: Black bags
Requirements:
- Prior experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
- Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Punctual, reliable, and able to follow instructions with minimal supervision.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Requires NYC Food Handler's Certificate
- Formal culinary arts training and/ or institutional cooking experience
- Must be a team player and able to work flexible shifts
This is a full-time position. Hours and shifts may vary depending on the needs of the kitchen. Some weekend and holiday work may be required.
Project Renewal is an equal opportunity employer. Its long-standing policy has been to embrace the equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, gender (see separately issued Gender Discrimination policy for more detail), physical or mental disability, age (18 and over), military status, arrest record, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, unemployment status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.
