KITCHEN SUPPORT DISHWASHER

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 23,281 - 26,188; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid sick leave

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Mills River, North Carolina, is looking for a Kitchen Support team member to help maintain operations by ensuring cleanliness and assisting with food preparation. The hourly pay ranges from $16.90 to $19.01 based on skills and experience.

The ideal candidate has exceptional communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, medical insurance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to handle simultaneous activities under pressure.
• Strong work ethic is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate industrial dishwashing equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of guest areas.
• Assist with basic food preparation.

Skills

Dependable attendance

Exceptional communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer literacy

Education

ServSafe Food Certification

Job description

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

As a team member in our kitchen, the Kitchen Support role, reporting to the Back-of-House (BOH) Supervisor, plays a crucial role in maintaining the seamless flow of operations. Responsibilities encompass various tasks such as using industrial-grade dishwashing equipment to ensure cleanliness of kitchen utensils and equipment. This role involves contributing to the efficient management of inventory by assisting with product receiving, rotation, and organization. These responsibilities are essential to ensure the uninterrupted excellence of the guest's experience. At times, the Kitchen Support role will assist with some light duty, beginner level food preparation. In addition to these core duties, Kitchen Support team members will maintain a clean and inviting environment, whether it's in areas visible to guests or behind the scenes.

What's In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $16.90 to $19.01 hourly compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications, and geographical location. But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state‑of‑the‑art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well‑being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work‑life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their generous paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Safely operate industrial dishwashing equipment to clean and inspect dishware, silverware, glasses, and kitchen equipment or manually wash pots, pans, and cast‑iron dishes via three compartment sink


• Monitor and properly dispose of trash, recycling, and compost of the kitchen in their appropriate locations dishwasher


• Assist with some beginner level food preparation tasks; cutting, mixing, peeling, assembly


• Ensure all equipment, tools, and working areas are safe, clean, well maintained, and in proper working condition dishwasher


• Help maintain cleanliness in guest areas, such as, but not limited to floors, walls, restrooms, and windows.


• Receives, organizes, and rotates orders and product throughout the week to ensure highest quality and freshness dishwasher


• May be assigned additional work within the restaurant operation as needed


• Follows and enforces all local/state/federal laws and regulations pertaining to FDA and Health Code guidelines

Please Apply if You Have

• A pattern of regular, prompt, dependable attendance required


• Ability to handle the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities


• Exceptional communication and the ability to work effectively as part of a team


• Excellent work ethic


• Strong attention to detail


• Basic computer literacy skills


• ServSafe Food Certification within 30 Days required

Additional Requirements To Consider Before Applying

You must be at least 18 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Selected candidate must pass a pre‑employment, post offer background check.

This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer