Dish Washer

Etrky; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Oneonta Job Corps seeks a Dish Washer to support daily cafeteria operations at the Oneonta campus. The role involves washing dishes, maintaining cleanliness, restocking items, and assisting across food service tasks for staff and students.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, fluency in English, and ServeSafe certification (or ability to obtain). The position may require early evenings and weekends training and supervision responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ServeSafe certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to fluently read and write in English.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, maintain cleanliness, restock items, and assist where needed.
• Assists in the preparation of food items and in serving food to staff and students.
• Adheres to all state guidelines concerning food safety and proper food handling procedures.
• Cleans and maintains the dining room and kitchen facilities.
• Operates dishwashing equipment.
• Cleans and checks service equipment.
• Assists in moving and storing supplies.
• Supervises and assists the Culinary Arts and Work-Based Learning Students in proper food preparation and storage.
• Assists in Supervising the Leisure Time Employees and Work-Based Learning Students.

Skills

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServeSafe certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Dish Washer

OJCA - Food Service Regular/Hourly/Non-Exempt Service Oneonta, NY, US

Salary Range: $17.75 To $17.75 Hourly

Position Functions:

Wash dishes, maintain cleanliness, restock items, and help out where needed.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of food items and in serving food to staff and students.
• Adheres to all state guidelines concerning food safety and proper food handling procedures.
• Prepares quantities of food according to the menu and the number of students/employees in the facility, in accordance with the local, state, and national food safety regulations.
• Cleans and maintains the dining room and kitchen facilities.
• Operates dishwashing equipment.
• Cleans and checks service equipment.
• Assists in moving and storing supplies.
• Supervises and assists the Culinary Arts and Work-Based Learning Students in proper food preparation and storage.
• Assists in Supervising the Leisure Time Employees and Work-Based Learning Students.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees will perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

• Knowledge of safety and sanitation requirements in food preparation and storage.
• Knowledge of methods of preparing, cooking, and serving food.
• Working knowledge of the uses of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Proficient in using computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 months of work-related experience
• Ability to fluently read and write in English
• Must have ServeSafe certification, or the ability to get certified
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

ADA Requirements:

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be made to accommodate disabled individuals reasonably. However, no accommodation may be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or impose any undue hardship on the company.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The term "Qualified Individual with Disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of the position.

Physical Activities:

• Reading, writing, and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC Screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about, or walking for occasional or frequent periods
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, kitchen equipment, and utensils
• Kneeling, and bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects
• Must be able to lift to 50lbs

Working Conditions:

• Campus and school cafeteria setting
• Exposure to heat from ovens, burners, and steam trays
• Moderate exposure to fumes, smoke, or gases, solvents, greases, and oils
• Exposure to cutting and slicing equipment and other machinery with moving parts
• Exposure to moderate to high volumes of noise from kitchen equipment and students
• May be required to work a flexible schedule to include early evenings and/or weekends

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

As of September 17, 2023: Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers.