Dishwasher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
• Must be able to work non-traditional hours including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year certificate from college or technical school, preferred.
• Minimum of three months food preparation and/or line cook experience, preferred.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, current SERV Safe Certification.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Proficient understanding of sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of nutrition guidelines, food handling techniques, preparation (including safe preparation of food for those with restricted diets and allergies) and cooking procedures.
• Basic understanding of food allergies and food related diseases, and the ingredients that may cause the allergy/disease.
• Must understand and comply with food safety and temperature standards.
• Must understand safe use of common kitchen cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Must understand how to interpret SDS sheets.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Able to be patient and train less knowledgeable staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of six months experience in an industrial kitchen, preferred.
• Prior experience cooking and serving 50-310 people per day, preferred.
• Prior experience managing in a kitchen environment, preferred.
• Experience in meal preparation for those with restricted diets and/or food allergies, highly preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares to prepare meals as scheduled for 50-310 people per meal.
• Prepares all meals on time as scheduled or assigned.
• Assist in the preparation of all meals for camp.
• Properly measure ingredients and assemble them in accordance to specifications. Use proper measurement tools to ensure accuracy and proper execution of all recipes.
• Wash, peel and prepare raw food products.
• Cut and portion different types of meat.
• Portion the food and prepare dishes and ingredients for serving.
• Breakdown workstation and complete closing duties.
• Ensure leftover food is stored properly.
• Work closely with Prep/Line Cook and Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant throughout the course of the shift and provide support as needed.
• Test the temperature of foods at specified intervals; Perform daily temperature checks for coolers and products.
• Clean, organize and maintain refrigerators, coolers, and dry storage areas. Restock items as needed. Keep track of ingredient quantities.
• Observe methods of food preparation, cooking, and sizes of portions to ensure food is adequately prepared.
• Ensure proper cooking methods and recipes are followed. o Perform quality audits and specs checks, including temp checks on food items and dish machines.
• Ensures that CDPHE Food Regulations are being followed by all kitchen staff; Performs daily temperature checks for coolers and products.
• Assists with breakdown of workstation and completion of closing duties ensuring all Prep/Line Cooks’ and Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistants’ assignments are completed before they sign out.
• Menu planning, recipe creation, and ensures overall functionality of the kitchen.
• May assist in food ordering as directed by Program Director.
• Partner with Program Director to make recipe or menu changes so that foods will be utilized before expiration date to eliminate waste as much as possible.
• Partner with Program Director to reward and recognize staff for individual and team success.
• Responsible for ensuring food items are readily available for staff on weekends.
• Partners with administrative staff to plan, prepare, and deliver timely and accurate pack-out and travel camp food.
• Creates prep sheets for special event orders.
• Ensures special food requirements for both campers and staff, e.g., food allergies, gluten free and vegetarian diets are managed with utmost importance for 100% accuracy.
• Ensure food items are readily available for staff on weekends.
• Prepare and deliver timely and accurate pack-out/travel food.
• Contribute as a leader of the department by supervising Prep/Line Cook and Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant staff on improving operational efficiencies as needed.
• Ensure and promote the sanitary integrity of the facility, equipment, and food products.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and proper food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements and departmental procedures.
• Maintains overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food preparation areas, cooking services, and dishes and utensils.
• Assists Prep/Line Cook and Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant to ensure that CDPHE Food Regulations are being followed by all kitchen staff.
• Regularly sanitizes kitchen surfaces throughout the day; Assists in daily deep cleaning of specific areas in the kitchen, e.g., floors, counters, overs, stoves, fridges, etc.
• Washes hands frequently while working in the kitchen and in accordance with CDPHE health regulations.
• Keeps stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean; Ensures that food supplies are rotated, and all perishables are labeled, dated and stored properly.
• Performs check in of all incoming food supply orders (verifies amount ordered vs invoice amount, ensures it is properly stored and rotated) as directed.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Assists Program Director in inventory requests, as requested.
• Reports any accidents or injuries to Director.
• Maintains a calm and safe working environment/culture.
• Consistently reports to work on time as scheduled.
• Responsible for timecard/schedule management.
• Interact with digital systems including WorkBright, Slack, and ADP.
• Respects the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and girls.
• Lives by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Routinely display concern for an effective implementation of health, safety and emergency policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health, sanitation, safety, and security to prevent accidents and to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• At all times, help to promote a positive image of camp.
• Demonstrate responsibility, accountability, and overall maturity of judgement.
• Work together and communicate appropriately with all staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrate a recognition and understanding of good customer service in all dealings and interactions as an employee of Girl Scouts of Colorado by maintaining constructive relationships with co-workers, girl members, parents, volunteers, and the community.
• Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Uses limited independent judgment to make decisions based on precedents using established guidelines.
• Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Consistently reports to work as scheduled, and in a timely manner.
• Understands when to refer issues to a Director and when to handle them personally.