Catering Dishwasher & Prep Cook

Paycom; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Monthly bus pass reimbursement

PERA – Pension Plan with employer

Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan

Free Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) is seeking a part-time Dishwasher & Prep Cook to support a high-volume catering kitchen in Duluth, MN. You will wash wares, prep ingredients, and help plate meals while adhering to health and safety standards.

The role offers a dynamic, event-driven schedule with day, evening, and some holiday shifts. You will collaborate with kitchen staff to maintain a clean, organized workspace in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to meet restaurant health, safety, and excellence standards.
• Ability to stay alert in a noisy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with kitchen staff.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to adapt to changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Washes all wares by hand or in a dishwasher.
• Stores clean equipment, dishes, and utensils properly.
• Stock serving stations, cupboards, and refrigerators.
• Assists in cleaning and preparing foods for cooking/serving.
• Maintains safe, clean, and orderly work areas following health guidelines.
• Assists kitchen staff with cleaning, chopping, and portioning food.
• Assists with plating meals as needed.
• Supports Executive/Sous Chef with additional production.
• Reports maintenance problems to supervisor promptly.
• Follows food handling and sanitation protocols.

Skills

Follow directions

Health & safety

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - Duluth, MN 55802

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Title Dishwasher & Prep Cook

Hourly Wage $16.00

Summary

The Dishwasher and Prep Cook works in our high-volume, high-quality catering kitchen. They are responsible for cleaning dishes and equipment, cleaning foods, chopping and portioning while keeping a sanitized work area. Following proper food safety guidelines is a priority. This is an excellent position for someone interested in gaining experience with food practices, preparation and cooking techniques.

Requirements and Competencies

• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to understand and meet restaurant standards for health, safety, and excellence.
• Ability to remain alert and focused in an environment that is noisy and fast-paced.
• Ability to work effectively with kitchen staff.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to adapt to changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Organizational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a commercial kitchen preferred.

Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.)

• Wash all wares including pots, plans, flatware, and glasses, by hand or using dishwasher.
• Correctly place and store clean equipment, dishes, and utensils in assigned storage areas.
• Stock serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and other assigned areas with necessary dishes and utensils.
• May assist in cleaning and preparing various foods for cooking and/or serving, as directed.
• Ensures work areas remain safe, clean, and orderly, adhering to all company, local, and state guidelines regarding health, safety, and sanitation.
• Assist kitchen staff with cleaning, chopping and portioning food.
• Assist with plating meals as necessary.
• Assist Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef with additional production as needed.
• Report all maintenance problems or other issues to the supervisor as they occur.
• Follow accurate food handling guidelines, sanitation, health, and safety protocols

Schedule

This position is part time, averaging 28hrs or less per week. The schedule is based on DECC event needs. There will be day, afternoon, and/or evening shifts scheduled on various days of the week and may include some holidays. Hours scheduled are based on the events scheduled at the DECC in each given month. We cannot guarantee a set number of hours per week. A definite end time cannot always be scheduled due to the nature of events, but an estimated time will be provided.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you will frequently be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can occasionally be loud (industrial kitchen equipment).

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, you are required to stand and walk, use your hands and arms, talk and hear, and taste or smell. Vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. You must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, bending, reaching, squatting and pushing carts. There can be long stretches of standing in place.

Uniform

Shirts are provided by the DECC, employee provides black pants or jeans (without stains or holes), and sneakers are acceptable. Skid-proof shoes preferred.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Successful completion of reference checks
• Successful completion of a background check
• Successful completion of a drug test, if applicable

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements

The DECC uses USCIS Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment. On the form, an employee must attest to his or her employment authorization. The employee is required to present the DECC with acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorization at the time of hire. The DECC will examine the employment eligibility and identity document(s). The list of acceptable documents can be provided by Human Resources.

At-Will Employment

This position is at will. This means if you are offered the position and accept, your employment with the DECC is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or the DECC, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this job description or any other policy of the DECC shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at will employment status of this position.

The at will employment status of an employee of the DECC may be modified only in a written employment agreement with that employee which is signed by the Executive Director or the Chair of the DECC Board of Directors.

By your signature below, you acknowledge your understanding that your employment with the DECC is at will, and that nothing in this description is intended to constitute a contract of employment, express or implied.

EEO Statement

The DECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualification and ability. The DECC does not discriminate in employment practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. The DECC will follow any state or local law that provides greater protection. This policy is neither exhaustive nor exclusive. The DECC is committed to taking all other actions necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for persons with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and all other applicable laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities and activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel Required

No

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Type of Position

Part-Time, Event-Driven

Type of Employment

At-Will

Department

Catering

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Monthly bus pass bus reimbursement program
• Public Employee Retirement Account (PERA) – Pension Plan – with employer match
• Optional Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off

More benefit details here: Benefits HERE

What is the DECC?

The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) is a collection of ten venues hosting conventions, meetings, sports, arts, and entertainment right on the waters of Lake Superior in vibrant Canal Park. The DECC offers spectacular views of the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge and excellent walkability.

Steps away from charming Canal Park and Downtown Duluth, guests enjoy shops, restaurants, and easy access to hotels. The Duluth Lakewalk and Bayfront Festival Park are just outside our doors.

Home to Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, the Minnesota Ballet, UMD Men’s and Women’s Bulldog Hockey, the Olympic gold-winning Duluth Curling Club, and the William A. Irvin floating museum / Duluth Haunted Ship, the DECC is the heart of regional entertainment.

Our commitment to sustainability means that all the events we host bring economic and environmental benefits to our city.

Mission:

We host events, create experiences, and drive our regional economy.

Values:

• Community
• Hospitality
• Excellence
• Fun

Qualifications