Dish & Kitchen Assistant (substitute position)
About The Position
The Dish & Kitchen Assistant is a substitute position responsible for maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation and helping maintain the hygiene and proper handling of produce orders and kitchen inventory. The role follows kitchen policies and safety and sanitation standards. Substitute employees fill planned and unplanned vacancies and may work up to 40 hours per week, depending on Co-op needs and their availability. The position offers varied, as-needed hours, with flexible availability preferred for 6 a.m.–2 p.m. or 1 p.m.–9 p.m. shifts. Substitutes are paid hourly, accrue paid time off, receive an employee discount on most Co-op purchases, and have preferred access over outside applicants to jobs with regular hours at the Co-op. The role reports to the Kitchen Manager.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability and desire to keep pace during rushed service periods.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Ability to follow Hunger Mountain Co-op safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to provide excellent service to customers, vendors, and coworkers.
- Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication are essential.
- Ability to be physically present onsite at the Co-op to perform the position's requirements.
Responsibilities
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, silverware, and utensils in compliance with sanitation and health department regulations.
- Return materials to their proper locations safely and accessibly at the end of each shift.
- Clean sinks and the dishwashing area in compliance with sanitation and health department regulations.
- Maintain the café bussing and refuse station.
- Follow safety and sanitation guidelines for handling dishes and utensils.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.
- Attend departmental meetings; contribute to workplace safety by maintaining a safe work environment, reporting safety concerns, and following safety rules and regulations.
- Follow department policies and procedures.
- Treat customers fairly, consistently, and respectfully, and provide efficient, friendly, and informative service according to established standards.
- Greet customers at the beginning of transactions and provide a pleasant farewell at the end.
- Become familiar with Co-op policies and procedures to answer customer questions.
- Assist with preparing ingredients for the salad bar and Prep Staff as needed.
- Help maintain kitchen inventory by rotating and consolidating ingredients, checking dates in the walk-in cooler, and notifying Kitchen supervision about expired items.
- Maintain kitchen recycling, compost, and trash.
- Sweep and mop the kitchen, including the walk-in cooler.
- Clean the stove and counters in compliance with sanitation and health department regulations.
- Use equipment safely and notify Kitchen supervision when equipment needs repair.
- Monitor dishwashing and cleaning supply inventory and advise Kitchen supervision of ordering needs.
- Participate in periodic cleaning and maintenance projects as requested by Kitchen supervision.
- Follow safety and sanitation guidelines, including wearing a hat while working in the kitchen.
- Maintain the grease trap according to its regular schedule.
- Maintain hood-system baffles and the hood according to their regular schedule.
Benefits
- Accrue a paid time off benefit.
- Employee discount on most Co-op purchases.
- Preferred access over outside applicants to Co-op jobs with regular hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
