Kitchen Stewards

Broadview at Purchase College

GENERAL SUMMARY:

A unique opportunity exists to join a team in creating a vibrant senior learning community on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York. The residents of this university-based retirement community will be able to enjoy the many amenities of the college including the renowned Neuberger Museum of Art, the Performing Arts Center, the academic and athletic facilities, and the park-like campus.

They will be able to enjoy all these benefits while living in a village designed specifically for their interests and needs. As part of the Purchase College community, Broadview residents will enjoy both formal and informal programming and collaborative opportunities designed to promote intergenerational engagement with members of the college community, ranging from classes and mentoring to providing employment opportunities for students.

Broadview will offer the full continuum of services, inclusive of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community is slated to open to residents in the third quarter of 2023.

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INCLUSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE CULTURE:

We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is the commitment to a community of equity and access through the acceptance of all aspects of human difference. This includes but is not limited to age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression and identity, language heritage, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, status as a veteran and worldview. Broadview at Purchase College is proud to be SAGE CARE certified, and all employees will be provided with SAGE CARE training.

Broadview at Purchase College is committed to integrating various cultural and social perspectives to engender excellence and to creating a collaborative culture to provide an exceptional experience for every employee and resident.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The kitchen steward performs several kitchen-related activities including (but not limited to) Pot and Dish washing, general cleaning duties as well as storing both food and non-food supplies.

This is a full-time position with shifts to be determined; and requires evening, weekend and / or holiday availability.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Works under the supervision of a designated Culinary Management Team member

2. Utilizes a mechanical dish washing machine and other related equipment.

3. Sets up and maintains the dish and pot washing area.

4. Distributes and stores clean pots, pans, dishes, and utensils.

5. Cleans and sanitizes production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen areas according to cleaning schedules and procedures.

6. Empties trash receptacles and transports waste to designated compacter and dumpster units.

7. Drains and fills all deep fryers on a scheduled basis and transports used oil to designated storage containers.

8. Completes daily and weekly cleaning duties assigned by kitchen management.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintains standards for personal appearance and cleanliness.

• Maintains safe and sanitary conditions.

• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.

• Performs specific work duties and assignments as directed.

• Uses all chemical components per manufacturers recommendations.

• Wear all the required PPE when necessary.

• Assist with light food prep such as peeling carrots, onions, and potatoes.

The hourly rate for this opportunity is $ per hour.

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EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to understand and follow instructions in English.

• Ability to set up and operate commercial dish washing equipment as well as other related machinery.

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PHSYICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical activities of the position:

• Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs.

• Pushes and pulls up to 100 lbs.

• Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally.

• Reaches, bends and twists occasionally.

• Must be able to stand / walk for 100% of the day.

• May be exposed to quick variance of hot and cold temperatures from Ovens to Freezers.

• May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals and hot water temperatures regularly.

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BENEFITS:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Reduced price employee meals