On-Call Dishwasher/Prep Cook

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired•Napa, CA

27d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-call, non-exempt position classified as Associate I. The role requires 100% onsite work in Napa, CA. The salary range is $21.44 - $24.31/hr. Blind/visually impaired individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. The LightHouse, founded in 1902, aims to promote independence, community, and equity for blind and low vision people. The organization values Blindness Positivity, Disability Justice, Inclusion, Excellence, Empowerment, and Compassion.

Requirements

Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid CA food handler permit
Demonstrated basic math and counting skills
Ability to follow directions and a willingness to ask clarifying questions
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays
Ability to communicate in written and spoken English
Interest in learning and expanding skill set
Compliance with dress code requirements
Employment subject to satisfactory background check
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Rack Turnover: Load, Wash, and Unload a FULL rack of dishes on pace of 3 mins per rack
Sink Washing: Hand washing items with proper 3 compartment sink protocols, maintaining a wash rate of 45 seconds per item
Sanitation Compliance: Spotless Rate: Maintaining a spotless rate of 95 percent of the time on all dishes washed the first time.
Cleaning: Complete all cleaning logs pertaining to role, to acceptable standards once a shift.
Soap Usage: Using correct soaps, and cleaning chemicals 100 percent of the time.
Storage: Put away 100 percent dishes cleaned on shift
Disposal: Check all garbage's once and hour and empty if 75 percent full.

Responsibilities

Operate dishwashing equipment to ensure thorough cleaning of dishes, glassware, and silverware
Wash pots, pans, kitchen utensils, and other equipment following proper procedures for cleanliness and sanitation
Maintain cleanliness throughout all Back-of-House (BOH) areas, including sweeping, emptying trash, mopping, deck brushing, and squeegeeing
Maintain cleanliness and organization in the dishwashing area
Assist kitchen staff with food prep as directed
Maintain cleaning and temperature logs
Uphold high standards for work areas and personal hygiene
Perform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines
Maintain excellent customer service and a positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
Other duties, as assigned by manager