Food Preparation

Workstream; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Workstream in Salinas, CA is seeking a dedicated Food Preparation/Dishwasher to support kitchen operations by preparing side dishes and keeping the area clean and organized.

You will follow safety procedures, assist in stocking, and help train new staff as needed. The role requires reading recipe cards in English or Spanish and a basic ability to follow recipes accurately. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long hours in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CA Food Handler Certificate is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to read recipes cards in English or Spanish.
• Must have a basic understanding of how to follow a recipe.

Responsibilities

• Follows company food handling and safety procedures.
• Follows projections through the shift to maintain proper food product levels at expected quality.
• Follows cold and hot preparation recipes according to standards, and inspects all ingredients.
• Maintains dishes clean throughout the shift following manual warewashing standards.
• Provides support to peers such as restocking packed products in coolers for cashiers, packaging cold prepped items, and other tasks assigned.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work area, including equipment, tools and storage areas.
• Assists in training new Food Preparation personnel.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Food safety

Recipe literacy

Education

CA Food Handler Certificate

Job description

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Food Preparation/Dishwasher Job Summary:

Prepare all the delicious side dishes that accompany our chicken, assist in maintaining the kitchen clean and organized.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Follows company food handling and safety procedures.
• Follows projections through the shift to maintain proper food product levels at expected quality.
• Follows cold and hot preparation recipes according to standards, and inspects all ingredients.
• Maintains dishes clean throughout the shift following manual warewashing standards.
• Provides support to peers such as restocking packed products in coolers for cashiers, packaging cold prepped items, and other tasks assigned.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work area, including equipment, tools and storage areas.
• Assists in training new Food Preparation personnel.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move 50lbs, with assistance is required
• Ability to lift, pull, toss 40lbs trash bags
• Must have a high level of mobility/flexibility
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, scrub, lift and wipe.
• Exposure to heat, cold, smoke and odor.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work under stress/pressure during peak periods.

Qualification Standards:

• CA Food Handler Certificate is required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to read company recipes cards in either English or Spanish
• Must have a basic understanding of how to follow a recipe.