Prep Cook / Dishwasher

ISS Facility Services - North America; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS Facility Services - North America is hiring for a Cook/Dishwasher role in San Diego, CA. The position combines cooking duties with dishwashing to support breakfast, lunch, dinner service, and catered events.

You will follow HACCP and food safety guidelines, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and work with standard prep lists. Daily tasks include pot washing, sanitation, and assisting with general cleaning and storage organization.

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional cooking experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to work safely with large volume culinary equipment.
• Knowledge of basic cooking and prep techniques.
• Strict adherence to food safety and HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Wash pots, pans, dishes, and utensils.
• Assist with general cleaning and sanitation as assigned
• Maintain storage areas and equipment as assigned
• Clock in and out for workday and clock in and out during breaks
• Provide high-quality service in accordance with standards
• Follow current guidelines to ensure high quality food service
• Setup pot sink according to HACCP and wash pots and pans as required
• Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen and service areas
• Remove garbage as directed safely
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment and follow rules
• Notify management of discrepancies or issues
• Attend all meetings of the day
• May perform other duties

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen safety

Sanitation

Teamwork

Education

1 year cooking experience or education

Tools

Slicer

Large mixer

Food processors

Blenders

Chopper

Job description

Hourly Wage

The hourly pay range for this position is $20.00 per hour - $21.50 per hour.

Hourly Wage

The hourly pay range for this position is $20.00 per hour - $21.50 per hour.

Work Hours

The work hours for this position are approximately 5:30 am - 2:30 pm, Mon-Fri

Key Purpose

The Cook/Dishwasher will accurately and efficiently fulfill prep lists, tasks, and food preparation for various meal periods to include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special/catered events.

• Wash pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. Clean and maintain floors
• Assist with general cleaning and sanitation as assigned
• Maintain storage areas and equipment as assigned

Daily responsibilities may shift between Cook and Dishwashing, depending on the business needs.

The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Guckenheimer may identify additional responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ from account to account, depending on the business needs and client requirements.

Success Criteria

Ensure

• Kitchen organization and cleanliness provide a safe environment for all employees and guest
• Workplace Safety guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
• Food Safety guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
• HACCP guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
• All internal audit guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
• Ability to work safely with large volume culinary equipment including slicer, large mixer, food processors, blenders, and chopper
• Minimum of 1-year professional cooking experience or education equivalent

Key Accountabilities

• Clock in and out for workday and clock in and out during breaks
• Always provide the highest quality of service in accordance with Guckenheimer and client standards
• Utilize food preparation procedures in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local guidelines and regulations to ensure high quality food service is provided
• Basic knowledge of cooking and prep techniques as required by your work assignment
• Execute NetMenu recipe preparation of food items, as directed by production sheets and/or LC, SC, or Executive Chef
• Setup pot sink correctly according to HACCP practices and wash pots and pans as required, putting them away as them as directed
• Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen and service areas as required
• Remove garbage as directed in a safe manner
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment and must follow Guckenheimer, and government regulatory rules and procedures
• Notify management when there are any ingredient discrepancies/availability, food/equipment safety, or any other situation that requires management attention
• Attend all meetings of the day
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds
• Utilize team lift, transportation carts, and any other means of assistance when dealing with heavy loads
• Come to work properly dressed according to the dress code
• Employee must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods

HSEQ Compliance: All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.

As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate

Employment with ISS/Guckenheimer may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and, where applicable, a drug and/or alcohol screening, in accordance with applicable laws and Company requirements.