Associate, Dishwasher AM Shift

Thistle Health Inc.; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Thistle Health Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Associate Dishwasher to maintain a clean and organized dish room and support our fast-paced kitchen operations in Vacaville, CA.

You will operate and monitor a large-scale dish machine, perform manual washing in a 3-compartment sink, and follow GMP, safety, and COVID guidelines while supporting culinary leadership with QA audits and occasional Associate Cook duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Able to operate a large-scale dish machine and a 3-compartment sink.
• Experience in high-volume dishwashing is preferred.
• Excellent teamwork and adherence to SOPs and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized dish room.
• Operate and monitor the large-scale dish machine.
• Wash dishes using a manual 3-compartment sink process.
• Store and manage all equipment that goes through the dish room.
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment per guidelines.
• Follow GMP, safety and COVID safety guidelines.
• Complete dishwashing logs and QA documentation and report issues to culinary leadership.
• Assist with Associate Cook duties as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Punctuality

SOP adherence

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

TITLE: Associate, DishwasherDEPARTMENT: KitchenREPORTS TO: Supervisor, CulinaryWHO WE ARE:Thistle makes it easy to eat well – without overthinking it. Thistle was founded in 2013 with a mission to help people get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. Thistle delivers fully prepared, healthy-by-default meals, snacks, desserts, and organic cold-pressed juices. We believe the health of people starts with eating real, whole foods, in the right balance, without the friction. We’re building a future where nutritious, sustainable food is accessible, craveable, and part of everyday lifeAbout the RoleReporting to the Culinary Supervisor, the Dishwasher ensures the production function is performed satisfactorily on the kitchen floor which includes washing wares and equipment, ensuring all dish equipment is functional and operational, allergy equipment are handled with proper care following protocols, and organization of the dish-room.How You’ll Make a DifferenceMaintain a clean and organized workspace in the dish roomUnderstand how to operate commercial dishwashing machineUnderstand how to properly wash dishes using a manual three compartment sink processFollow the direction of the culinary leadership team to keep the cadence of having materials and equipment cleaned as quickly as possible so materials are ready to be used when needed.Appropriately store and manage all equipment that goes through the dish roomClean and sanitize all necessary kitchen equipment by the EOS to include but not limited to, small wares, cooking utensils, cooking equipment, kitchen equipment, utility carts, speed racks, brown crates, bread racks, walls in the dish room/kitchen and rolling dollies.Follow GMP, safety and COVID safety guidelinesUnderstanding and communicating when allergen free materials are being washed, stored and utilized while following proper sanitization and storage protocolsEnsure that Sanitation buckets, cleaning solution and materials are stocked and available prior to starting shift.Execute and complete the necessary Dishwashing logs, sanitation tracking, temperature taking and other Quality Control and Quality Assurance as required and turn in documentation at end of shift to culinary manager on dutyCommunicate with culinary leadership an equipment related or safety issues immediately upon discoveryIdentify, communicate, and record all shorts in dish room cleaning supply inventory; dispose of unusable small wares needing to be removed from usageSupport Culinary leadership in ensuring OSHA compliance standards are adhered at all times by staffSupport Culinary leadership with internal QA Audits initiativesAs required, support Culinary leadership with Associate Cook duties.Additional duties that may be assignedWho You AreHigh school diploma requiredAbility to operate a large-scale dish machine and 3-compartment sinkAbility to form effective working relationships with a cross-functional teamAbility to adhere to company SOPs and support in implementation of new initiativesExperience in high-volume dishwashing is greatly preferredAbility to work a flexible schedule including weekend or early morning shiftsBe punctual and abide by attendance guidelinesDress appropriately for working in wet conditionsOur CultureDiversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values at Thistle. We know we do our best and most impactful work when we feel represented and belong. We're proud to actively recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”), including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, color, hairstyles, hair texture, religion or religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran or active military status, marital status, criminal record, genetics, retaliation, sexual harassment or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.