Central Kitchen - Intern Dishwasher

Volunteers of America Northern California & Northern Nevada • Sacramento, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

VOA Northern California & Northern Nevada is recruiting an Intern Dishwasher for its Central Kitchen team in downtown Sacramento, California. The Central Kitchen prepares, packages, and delivers more than 1,000 warm, nutritious meals each day to seniors, veterans, families, and shelter residents. The Dishwasher provides compassionate, professional service to program participants and works supportively with participants and team members while meeting program objectives and organizational standards.

The role involves cleaning dishes, pots, pans, flatware, kitchen equipment, and the floors and walls of the kitchen, storeroom, and dining area in an institutional kitchen facility. Duties must be completed safely and sanitarily, following appropriate procedures for kitchen equipment. The position requires flexibility to work irregular hours based on staffing needs, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays. The stated pay is $17.41 per hour.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions.
• Ability to provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudices.
• Teamwork skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to assist other people.
• Organizational skills.
• Analytical and decision-making ability.
• Ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit frequently, and kneel occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience is preferred.
• General knowledge of issues and challenges unique to homelessness, substance abuse, young adults, minorities, and persons with disabilities is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with sanitation and safety measures pertinent to institutional food service are highly preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning, and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas are highly preferred.
• CPR and First Aid training; T.B. testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily work requirements to achieve department objectives.
• Clean dishes, pots, pans, flatware, and kitchen equipment.
• Clean floors and walls in the kitchen, storeroom, and dining area.
• Perform duties in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Follow proper safety procedures for all kitchen equipment used.
• Provide supportive, compassionate, and professional service to program participants and team members.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed