Porter/ Handyman

About us:

From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.

Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values:

Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.

People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.

Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.

Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.

Doing Good Through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy

We are actively searching for a skilled and experienced porter/handyman to become an integral part of our dynamic team, offering invaluable support to our facilities department. If you meet these qualifications and are ready to contribute to a dynamic team environment, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing, pot & pan washing, and kitchen equipment cleaning to ensure sanitation standards are met.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of all kitchen areas throughout shifts.
• Perform various deep cleaning and maintenance projects as assigned.
• Organize and maintain service ware in an orderly manner.
• Adhere to NYC Department of Health regulations at all times.
• Assist kitchen staff with tasks as required.
• Utilize experience with hardware tools and electrical equipment for repairs and maintenance.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of electrical and plumbing systems.
• Conduct tasks such as changing locks, plastering, and sheet rock repair as needed.

Qualifications

• Possess effective communication skills to collaborate with team members.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of porter/handyman and dishwasher experience in a café, restaurant, or food service business.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic, organization skills, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
• Be dependable, punctual, and enthusiastic with a positive team-oriented attitude.
• Communicate effectively with team members and demonstrate respect for fellow employees, managers, and vendors.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, bend, reach, and stand for extended periods during an 8-hour shift.

Schedule: Full Time, On-Site

Hourly Rate: $21.00 - $22.00

Benefits: PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Great Performances is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.