Facilities Cleaning Associate

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. Serving New York City for over four decades Great Performances 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 seeking a dependable and hardworking Facilities Cleaning Associate to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and well-maintained environments while supporting the overall operation of the facility. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting, has a strong attention to detail, and is comfortable assisting with deep cleaning, sanitation, painting, waste removal, and general facility upkeep.

A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to support the Facilities and Maintenance team are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

Kitchen Cleaning & Sanitation

• Deep clean and sanitize all kitchen surfaces, including prep tables, countertops, and cooking equipment in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as mopping floors, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking supplies.
• Ensure all kitchen and work areas are maintained in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition.

Facility & Common Area Cleaning

• Deep clean floors and common area spaces, including scrubbing, mopping, and maintaining all areas to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
• Support facility upkeep by ensuring storage areas, hallways, and common spaces are clean, organized, and hazard-free.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the facility to support daily operations.

Waste Removal & Disposal

• Empty and dispose of trash, recyclables, and waste in designated areas following established procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of waste disposal and recycling areas to ensure sanitary conditions and compliance with safety standards.
• Keep all kitchen and common areas free of debris and clutter.

Painting & Facility Appearance

• Paint designated areas as directed by the Facilities Manager to support a clean, professional, and well-maintained facility appearance.
• Assist with maintaining the overall appearance and presentation of the facility.

Maintenance Support

• Assist the Handyman and Facilities Manager with maintenance tasks and general facility upkeep as needed.
• Perform light maintenance duties such as replacing light bulbs, tightening fixtures, minor equipment adjustments, and unclogging drains.
• Identify and promptly report larger maintenance, repair, or safety concerns to management.

Teamwork & Operational Support

• Work collaboratively with the Facilities, Commissary Kitchen, and Warehouse teams to maintain a safe, clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required based on the needs of the operation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of porter, facilities cleaning, janitorial, commercial kitchen cleaning, and/or building maintenance experience in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, and organization.
• Basic understanding of kitchen sanitation, safety standards, and Department of Health (DOH) guidelines.
• Ability to maintain clean, organized, and clutter-free kitchen, storage, and common areas.
• Strong work ethic; well-organized, dependable, reliable, and focused.
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