Dish & Kitchen Assistant (full-time, benefits eligible)

Hunger Mountain Co-op•Montpelier, VT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dish & Kitchen Assistant maintains kitchen cleanliness and sanitation and assists with the proper maintenance and hygiene of produce orders and kitchen inventory, following kitchen policies and standards. This full-time, benefits-eligible position is scheduled for 32 hours per week: Monday and Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The position reports to the Prepared Foods Manager. The role also supports kitchen preparation and maintenance, follows food-safety and workplace-safety practices, and provides friendly, respectful customer service. The duties listed are representative and not exhaustive; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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

Clean 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 Food Services Manager.
Attend departmental meetings and promote workplace safety by creating a safe work environment, reporting safety concerns, and following safety rules and regulations.
Follow department policies and procedures.
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 advise kitchen supervision when repairs are needed.
Monitor dishwashing and cleaning supplies and advise kitchen supervision about 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.
Treat customers fairly, consistently, and respectfully.
Provide efficient, friendly, and informative service according to established customer service standards.
Greet customers at the start of transactions and give them a pleasant farewell at the end.
Become familiar with Co-op policies and procedures to answer customer questions.