Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.00 - $17.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Meal Allowances
Workplace safety programs

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a busy hospitality venue where maintaining high standards of food preparation and cleanliness is paramount. Specializing in serving quality meals while ensuring a hygienic and safe environment, this company values efficiency, teamwork, and an attentive workforce. As a kitchen-centric operation, the business thrives on fast-paced activities involving food production and ensuring all dining and preparation areas are immaculate. This approach not only meets customer expectations but also complies with health and safety regulations to provide an excellent dining experience.

The role of the Cook/Dishwasher is essential to the smooth functioning of the kitchen and overall customer satisfaction. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this position includes responsibilities such as preparing food items swiftly and accurately according to given specifications, which means following recipes and portion control to maintain consistency and quality. Additionally, the Cook/Dishwasher is responsible for handling the cleanliness of dishes, pots, pans, and the general public areas of the establishment. This dual-role ensures that both the food served and the environment within which it is served maintain a high level of hygiene and operational efficiency.

A key part of the job involves keeping the floor dry and free of debris to prevent accidents and maintain safety standards. The individual must have the stamina to stand for long periods and be ready to engage in repetitive but vital tasks such as washing dishes, prepping dough, and stocking workstations before, during, and after shifts. Cleanliness extends to maintaining tidy workstations and properly segregating and disposing of trash. The successful candidate will exhibit a meticulous approach toward food preparation and cleanliness and possess a strong work ethic to carry out these duties under daily supervision.

The position typically involves physical demands including frequent walking, bending, squatting, and occasionally lifting heavy objects, making it suitable for candidates with good physical health and endurance. Vision and hearing acuity are necessary to perform tasks with attention to detail and to communicate effectively with team members throughout the workday. Overall, this role combines hands-on culinary tasks with sanitation duties, ensuring the timely delivery of prepared meals while adhering to strict hygiene protocols.

Employment type for this position is generally full-time, with a structured schedule to cover busy hours of food preparation and cleaning. Though salary details are not explicitly stated, compensation typically aligns with industry standards for culinary and kitchen support roles, including potential benefits and opportunities for advancement within the hospitality sector.

Job Requirements

  • have constant need to stand without the benefit of support while cooking and cleaning
  • have frequent need to walk around the kitchen
  • have frequent need to bend, stoop, squat while taking items off bottom shelves, cleaning floors and walls, and loading shelves
  • have frequent need to push and pull equipment while performing cleaning duties
  • have frequent need to reach above shoulders when reaching for items stored above shoulder level and while changing light bulbs
  • have frequent need to grasp and grip glasses, serving plates, trays, and utensils, and while preparing food
  • have frequent need for finger dexterity for such things as writing, gripping, cleaning, and turning off and on lights
  • have occasional need to operate dishwasher
  • have occasional need to lift/carry object weighing between 75 and 51 pounds and frequent need to handle objects weighing 50 pounds or less
  • have frequent need to be able to see detail while cooking and preparing food, and while cleaning dishes
  • have constant need to be able to see beyond arm's length in order to see personnel and cleaning area
  • have constant need to be able to hear other personnel in order to communicate effectively
  • have constant need to be able to speak with other personnel in order to communicate effectively

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • previous experience in a food preparation or kitchen cleaning role preferred
  • ability to follow food safety and hygiene regulations
  • good communication skills
  • ability to work under daily supervision
  • basic understanding of kitchen equipment operation
  • physical fitness to handle duties involving standing, bending and lifting

Job Duties

  • Prepare food in accordance to specifications
  • keep station stocked before, during and after shifts
  • set up stations
  • keep floors at work area free of debris and spills
  • maintain cleanliness in the work station
  • wash dishes and take trash out to the dumpster
  • prep dough and other products for upcoming shifts

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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