Dishwasher- Vacaville (PM Shift)

Thistle Health Inc.; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Thistle Health Inc. is seeking an Associate, Dishwasher in Vacaville, CA to support kitchen operations by operating a large-scale dish machine, washing wares, and maintaining a clean, organized dish room.

You will follow GMP and COVID safety guidelines, handle allergen-free materials properly, and ensure sanitation and temperature logs are completed and filed at shift end. You will collaborate with culinary leadership, assist with safety issues, stock cleaning supplies, and be ready to support

Qualifications

• What candidates must have: ability to operate a large-scale dish machine and a 3-compartment sink, maintain a clean dish room, follow GMP and safety guidelines, and support kitchen leadership.
• Strong attention to sanitation, proper handling of allergens, and record-keeping for sanitation logs and temperature checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a large-scale dish machine and 3-compartment sink with efficiency.
• Clean, sanitize, and organize all dish room equipment and wares.
• Maintain sanitation logs, track temperatures, and report issues to culinary leadership.
• Assist with basic Associate Cook duties as needed and support safety compliance.

Skills

Dishwashing experience

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

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.