Dish Washer/Prep

The Wild Animal Sanctuary; Keenesburg (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403b after 30 days

Job summary

The Wild Animal Sanctuary is hiring a Full-Time Dishwasher/Prep at the Lion's Den Café. You will assist in preparation, sanitation, deep cleaning, and pizza station coverage within a professional kitchen at our Welcome Center.

Occasional catering/food prep for on-site events is required, with excellent pay and a mission-driven team environment. Responsibilities include prepping served foods, managing inventory, following food safety protocols, and coordinating with cooks and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurants or food service preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and cleaning techniques.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Prep all served food.
• Plan mitigation of low food inventory.
• Memorize, record, and comprehend menu items and portions.
• Follow standard food safety protocols.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances.
• Provide coverage and support to our pizza prep station.
• Coordinate with cooks and support kitchen and FOH staff as needed.
• Follow all appropriate check lists and adhere to company guidelines.
• Knife skills and safe lifting practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Food prep basics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Dish Washer/ Prep-Lion’s Den Café

Full-Time Hourly: $24.00 an Hour (DOE)

Benefits: Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance available after 60 days, 403b after 30 days

Want to work for an organization with a positive mission, team environment, and great pay! Then, we are seeking you!

We are seeking a Full-Time Dishwasher/ Prep - Lion's Den Café located at our Welcome Center, to join our dedicated kitchen staff! You will assist in the preparation, sanitation, deep cleaning, and pizza station coverage in our professional kitchen. Occasional catering/food prep for on-site events will be required. Excellent Pay! Come join our team and work for a cause!

Responsibilities:

• Prep all served food
• Plan mitigation of low food inventory
• Memorize, record, and comprehend menu items and portions
• Follow standard food safety protocols
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances
  
• Provide coverage and support to our pizza prep station
• Coordinate with cooks and support kitchen and FOH staff as needed
• Follow all appropriate check lists and adhere to company guidelines
• Knife skills and safe lifting practices

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in restaurants, food service, or other related fields: Preferred but no required.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and cleaning techniques
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well in teams

Required/Other:

• Valid Drivers License
• High School Diploma/GED
• Able to lift 50lbs or more
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to work as a team
• Perform other duties as requested

Clear Focus:

The above Job Description is intended to describe the general duties/nature of the level of work being performed. This Job Description is not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, and skills required. Job Descriptions are somewhat fluid and will change depending on the Organization’s strategic direction and overall objectives accordingly.

Background Check Statement:

Approval for Hiring is contingent upon successfully passing a background check prior to your Hiring/Acceptance/Offer. This background check does not report to any credit bureau and no impact will be seen on the applicants side. This process helps the Company screen for any past background experiences that pose a threat or a discrepancy to the Organization, as TWAS does not hire any violent offenders, or individuals that have been charged criminally involving endangering/threatening/hurting children and/or animals. By applying you are authorizing the The Wild Animal Sanctuary to perform this background check.

EEOC Statement:

Our Non-Profit organization, "The Wild Animal Sanctuary" is an equal opportunity employer.All applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.