Prep Cook/Dishwasher

California Fresh Market - Pismo Beach•Pismo Beach, CA

7h•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing routine kitchen tasks, following prep lists, and maintaining cleanliness according to food safety regulations. Responsibilities include operating cooking equipment, sweeping floors, assisting with deliveries and inventory, and reporting equipment issues. The position requires a willingness to learn and adapt to changing job requirements, maintain a positive attitude, and understand key business standards related to food, service, and cleanliness. The role also involves interacting with customers and co-workers, problem-solving, and performing other tasks assigned by management.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year experience in high volume food preparation or equivalent experience
Organized, consistently follows through on commitments
Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple demands
Communications skills – clear directions, good listener
Experience serving the public
Ability to project friendly, outgoing personality
Ability to stand for long periods
Ability to work in cold, wet conditions
Ability to read and interpret documents such as department manuals and reports
Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task, and maintain focus
Willingness to work weekends
Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job
Evening/night work may be required
Occasional high stress when dealing with systems/customers/staff, working a flexible schedule to include a variety of shifts -- afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays
Always have a positive attitude
Understand key business standards related to food, service, and cleanliness
Problem solving – Anticipating, analyzing, and identifying problem
Continuously interacting with customers and co-workers
Ability to lift heavy boxes frequently up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
Ability to walk and stand for long periods
Prolonged standing, walking, squatting, and/or bending
Repetitive use - hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms
Must be able to adjust vision to both day and night lighting and be able to focus on distant and close-range projects
Ability to remain calm under pressure and in stressful situations
Regular, predictable attendance
Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures

Nice To Haves

The potential for prolonged standing, walking, squatting, and/or bending
Ability to work in cold, wet conditions

Responsibilities

Perform routine kitchen tasks
Follow prep lists created by department leadership
Cleaning all dishes, work stations, cooking equipment, and food storage areas in accordance with food safety regulations and company policies
Washing, chopping, shredding, and grating ingredients for subsequent use by the department
Operating grills, ovens, fryers, and steam kettles to cook meats, fish, vegetables, and other dishes
Sweeping and mopping floors
Assisting with the unloading of deliveries
Storing ingredients according to prescribed food safety regulations and company policies
Assisting with the monitoring of inventory
Reporting all damaged or faulty equipment
Cleaning trash cans and disposing refuse on a regular basis
Labeling, dating, and storing food at proper temperatures to avoid spoilage
Assist other customers in all departments, in prompt friendly courteous manger, referring them to other staff when necessary
Maintain department logs, cleaning schedules, safety materials, and inventory documents
Performs duties in a safe and efficient manner
Participates in training activities to increase personal skill levels, and to improve overall department processes and customer service
Meets the physical requirements to perform the job functions listed above