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Back of House / Kitchen & Cleaning Team (East Village)
BUDDY BUDDY
340 Bowery
compensation:
$18 per hour
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
entry level
job title:
Back of House / Kitchen & Cleaning Team
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This position combines light kitchen prep (making smoothies, nut milks, and beverage bases) with daily dishwashing, cafe cleaning, and closing duties. You ll help ensure our kitchen, bar, and guest areas stay clean, safe, and ready for the next day of service.
Key Responsibilities
Clean and maintain all cafe and kitchen areas throughout and after service including floors, counters, tables, bathrooms, trash bins, and storage rooms.
Perform end-of-day cleaning and closing duties: sweeping, mopping, sanitizing surfaces and restocking supplies.
Wash and sanitize all dishes, utensils, and equipment according to health and safety standards.
Prepare smoothies, house-made nut milks, and other beverage components following Buddy Buddy s recipes.
Receive and organize deliveries, rotate inventory, and help maintain a tidy basement storage area.
Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines (NYC DOH compliance).
Support the cafe team as needed during service and work collaboratively with baristas, hosts and managers.
About You
Previous experience in cleaning, dishwashing, or kitchen prep preferred but not required.
You enjoy physical, hands-on work and take pride in keeping spaces clean and organized.
Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to follow cleaning and sanitation procedures carefully.
Comfortable standing for long hours and lifting up to 40 lbs.
A team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
Must be 18+ and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Compensation & Benefits
$18.00/hour (no tips).
Buddy Buddy contributes 50% toward the premium of the company-selected employee-only medical plan for full-time employees after a standard probationary period (~2 months).
Commuter benefits for full-time employees.
Paid Safe & Sick Leave: 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
Complimentary drinks during shifts and employee discounts.
Career growth opportunities and a
safe, inclusive, EEO-compliant
work environment.
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.