Dishwasher/Prep Cook

The Bowery Mission is a Christian, faith-based organization committed since the 1870s to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The Bowery Mission meets essential needs and creates transformative community  with men, women, children, and families in New York so that we can together overcome homelessness and poverty and flourish.  

The Dishwasher/Prep Cook works as part of our Food Services team to provide routine sanitation support for our cooks. He/she is responsible for all dish-washing and back-of-house cleaning duties, participating in a wide variety of tasks including food donation storage and working alongside volunteers in the day-to-day tasks of our kitchens. It is critical this person is a team player and able to remain calm and kind in a busy environment.

Reports To: Manager, Food Services

Requirements:

• Embraces the organization’s Statement of Faith


• At least one year’s relevant experience in a commercial kitchen setting


• Professional demeanor with coworkers, volunteers, clients, guests, and the public


• Able to bend, lift, and squat at least 50 lbs. and able to stand for long periods of time


• Excellent record of being organized, coach-able, dependable, adaptable, and honest


• Strong verbal communication skills
  

Preferred:

• High school diploma, GED equivalent or Culinary Certificate


• Food handler’s license


• Valid NY or NJ driver’s license


• Experience in volunteer-based work or guest/customer-facing roles

Salary commensurate with relevant education & experience: $17 - $19 per hour

The Bowery Mission takes the health & safety of our staff, guests, clients, and volunteers very seriously, and especially as it relates to the current Covid-19 pandemic.

In partnership with the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, we have modified our services to stay up-to-date with the latest health and safety guidelines that continuously evolve based upon new information and research. We greatly value the contributions of essential workers in roles like this one and have designed protocols around personal protective equipment, social distancing, cleaning and sanitation, and building capacity in order to protect our staff and those we serve.