Kitchen Assistant/Dishwasher (Full-Time)

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Assistant/Dishwasher provides reliable support to the culinary team at Ronald McDonald House Southwest Ohio. The role helps keep the kitchen clean, organized, and safe while serving guest families, and includes unloading food deliveries and organizing the pantry. The successful candidate is thorough, timely, service-minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a diverse group of people. This is a four-day-a-week, full-time position with benefits. Work hours are flexible and include day, evening, and weekend hours. The posting lists pay as $19.00 per hour in one section and $15.00 per hour in another.

Requirements

Be a self-starter and reliable.
Have strong people skills.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Have good communication skills.
Be thoughtful of the organization's mission.
Practice confidentiality.
Be timely and able to prioritize and multitask.
Be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate compassion, trustworthiness, ethical conduct, sound decision-making, interpersonal and team effectiveness, organization, action orientation, and flexibility.
Meet the physical demands of occasionally sitting, standing, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, pushing, and pulling items weighing 50 pounds or less.
Have manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

Carry out basic cleaning jobs thoroughly and in a timely manner.
Wash pots and pans, dishware, and cutlery using a high-temperature commercial dishwasher.
Ensure dishwasher chemical levels and temperatures are operating safely.
Clean food preparation, dish, and storage areas, as well as kitchen equipment.
Unload food and equipment deliveries and rotate stock using FIFO.
Keep the serving line stocked with dishes, cutlery, and trays.
Keep work surfaces and walls clean and sanitized.
Take trash to the dumpster.
Sweep and mop floors, keeping them clean and free of spills.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Interact in a friendly manner with volunteers and Taste of Hope work groups.
Assist and support the volunteer host, providing direction or support to Taste of Hope groups when needed.
Follow food safety and emergency procedure protocols.
Serve and lead in accordance with the organization's Core Values: Collaboration, Gratitude, Integrity, Inclusion, and Joy.