Dishwasher - Corporate Dining

Thomas Cuisine • Boise, ID

3d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dishwasher is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment at Thomas Cuisine’s corporate dining location in Boise, Idaho. The role washes dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and items returned from café customers and building breakrooms; supports general cleaning and restocking; and puts away deliveries three times a week. The dishwasher maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards for food pans, sheet pans, food racks, cooking utensils, kitchenware, and related equipment using machine and manual cleaning methods. Work areas must be kept clean, safe, and sanitary.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 1099 W. Front Street, Boise, Idaho. Compensation is $19–$20 per hour, and free garage parking is available. The Dishwasher reports to the Executive Steward, Sous Chef, and Executive Chef and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company founded in 1986. The company advocates the healing power of whole foods and prepares scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Team members are expected to represent the company’s mission and values, build relationships, and do the right thing. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and an inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read chemical labels.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and adherence to department procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Able to learn to operate equipment and perform a variety of repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift heavy items and stand for long periods.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand.
• Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to deliver friendly and efficient customer service and speak clearly when presenting information orally.
• Ability to follow directions, complete assigned tasks, and follow meal-preparation and serving schedules.
• Attend a ServSafe Food Safety Course within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with catering, fast food service, prep work, or other food handling.
• Experience working in kitchens at facilities or institutions that provide meals to large groups daily.

Responsibilities

• Empty the check box bin when needed.
• Set up and clear the pot-washing area, including the three-compartment sink area.
• Check the tray belt and clear it when needed.
• Check and fill the dish machine.
• Check and record wash and rinse temperatures.
• Wash soiled and dirty items.
• Air-dry washable equipment on racks and follow handwashing procedures when moving between dirty and clean equipment.
• Sort and stack clean equipment, then carry or cart it to the proper storage areas.
• Wash front-of-house garbage can lids through the dish machine.
• Sanitize the stainless area, tray line, and tray belt.
• Wash floor mats and re-rack them on the mat holder.
• Run dish-machine filters through the machine.
• Shut down, drain, and clean dish-machine jets and screens; rinse the machine inside and out using the hose with hot-water connection.
• Remove trash and cardboard to the dumpster.
• Put away deliveries three times a week.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with several plan options.
• Generous paid time off and leave programs.
• Employee referral program.
• Access to wellness initiatives, financial planning, and mental health assistance.
• Free garage parking in downtown Boise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED