Dishwasher / Utility

Dishwasher / Utility

Bronx, NY

Staff - Food Service /

Full Time /

On-site

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Title: Dishwasher

Department: Food Services

Reports to: Director of Food Service

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Riverdale Country School is a Pre-K through grade 12 independent school in New York City committed

to empowering lifelong learners by developing minds, building character, and creating community to

change our world for the good. Riverdale seeks to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area

in its students, faculty, and staff. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is the foundational

core of community-building that supports the school's mission and empowers all community members to

be their whole selves and thrive-- especially those who historically have been and continue to be

marginalized because of their cultural, ethnic, racial, linguistic, national, gender, sexual, spiritual, or

socioeconomic identities and their physical, mental, or emotional well-being. Riverdale enrolls about

1,200 students who collectively reside in 117 different zip codes. Approximately 44% of our student body

identify as students of color.

We seek to employ people who engage in all aspects of work with a student-centered approach, an open

mind, passion, and a willingness to support the greater community. At Riverdale, we recognize that the

work of DEIB is iterative and requires a consistent commitment. Ideal candidates display that

commitment in their work and/or in their approach to teaching and learning.

$19 - $21 an hour

Job Summary:

This full-time (10-month) position maintains the critical cleanliness and sanitation of the Food Services

Department, reporting to the Director of Food Services, Assistant Director of Food Service, and the Chef,

and working collaboratively with all the kitchen team members.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Store and dry pots and pans in their correct areas. Clean and sanitize all pots and pans. Maintain

cleanliness of the pot and pan area. Properly store all of the equipment in the kitchen area. Sweep and

mop the kitchen, including all storage areas. Put away deliveries in their proper storage areas, label, and

date. Break down kitchen equipment (stoves, grills, and ovens) and clean thoroughly. Clean the shelf

above the dish sink. Clean and maintain the dish machine. Keep the dish racks clean at all times. Clean

and sanitize all storage areas for equipment (dish carriers, tray carriers, shelves…) Wipe down walls

around the dish sink and dishwasher. Clean under and behind all equipment and dish sink. Remove

garbage from the kitchen as needed. Sweep and mop the kitchen floor regularly. Assist as needed in other

areas outside of the dishwashing area. The kitchen is to be tidy at all times and free of any possible

hazards (water, oil, grease, etc.). Ensuring all facilities' storage areas and preparation areas are cleaned

and maintained in accordance with DOH and RCS standards. Assist the Food Service team in any areas as

needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma

3-5 years experience in a professional kitchen environment.

Must be able to carry up to 40 pounds.

Types of Machines, Tools, and Specific Equipment Used:

Basic knowledge of cooking utensils and equipment, but not limited to: pots, pans, dishware,

silverware, glassware, food slicing machine, knives, oven, grill/stove burners, microwave

appliances, brazier, steam kettles.

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies. Ability

to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment:

Occasional environment exposures to cold, heat, and water.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, interpret, and follow directions in the English language. Ability to effectively

present information and respond to questions from students and community members.

Reasoning Skills:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

ServSafe Certification- Preferred NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate- Willing to maintain a

current certification.

Primary Working Relationships:

Assistant Director of Food Service Students,Sous Chef, Faculty and Staff

Term of Employment:

Monday-Friday 6:30 am - 2:30 pm. Some evenings and weekends required, subject to change

with notice. 10-month full-time position, side work possible when available during the summer

months. Competitive hourly rate. Full benefit package available.

Hourly Rate: $20 hourly

To apply for this position, please click on the red "Apply for this Job" button. Please submit a resume and

cover letter. If there are pronouns we should use in potential future communications, we invite you to

share that information with us. For information about this position and all open positions, please visit the

Career page of www.riverdale.edu website.

Benefits of Full-Time Work at Riverdale Country School

Working at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many

benefits including:

Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences,

skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion,

and belonging.

Grants and Stipends: All employees are eligible for Frankel Fellow grants, known as "passion grants,"

which pay for enrichment activities. More than 120 grants have been made to faculty and staff since the

program started in 2014. Stipends are available for coaching, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs

with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).

Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the

school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for

health-related expenses.

Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA.

The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.

Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations

afforded by the school calendar.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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