Steward I-Food SDFC

Sycuan; El Cajon, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycuan is seeking a dependable Dishwasher to maintain clean dishes and utensils and help keep a safe, sanitary kitchen. You will load and run the dishwasher, rinse by hand when needed, and ensure items are stored properly.

The role requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and follow safety procedures. Previous dishwashing or custodial experience is a plus, and a valid Food Handler Card is desirable.

Qualifications

• County of San Diego Food Handler Card is required.
• CA Driver’s License in good standing is required.
• Dishwashing experience is desirable.
• Custodial or janitorial experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides kitchen with adequate supply of clean pots, pans, utensils and dishware by scraping, racking, stacking and washing, unloading dishwasher, manually washing items as needed and putting items away when dry to the appropriate area.
• Ensures kitchen safety by organizing soiled pots, pans, and dishes prior to loading them into dishwasher, mopping and cleaning spills, and placing caution signs on wet floors and in hazardous areas according to established procedures.
• Maintains sanitary kitchen and dumpster area by cleaning counters, shelves, walls, ceilings and equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, placing soiled linen and towels into appropriate bins according to established procedures.
• Ensures a clean and orderly storage area by arranging and straightening food products and equipment, wiping shelves and counters, disposing of empty cartons, boxes and trash, and sweeping and mopping storage area floors.
• Complete mandatory training including but not limited to health and safety, as required by the department.
• Ensures chemicals, equipment, and supply costs are within established guidelines by regulating the amounts of chemicals and supplies used, minimizing waste of product.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Skills

Teamwork

English speaking

Professionalism

Instructions

Storage organization

Constructive feedback

Lifting 50 lbs

Stand 8 hours

Bend & stoop

Punctuality

Multilingual

Education

County of San Diego Food Handler Card

CA Driver’s License

Job description

Job Purpose:

Provides clean dishes and utensils and maintains safe and sanitary kitchens.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides kitchen with adequate supply of clean pots, pans, utensils and dishwareby scraping, racking, stacking and washing, unloading dishwasher, manually washing items as needed and putting items away when dry to the appropriate area.
• Ensures kitchen safetyby organizing soiled pots, pans, and dishes prior to loading them into dishwasher, mopping and cleaning spills, and placing caution signs on wet floors and in hazardous areas according to established procedures.
• Maintains sanitary kitchen and dumpster areaby cleaning counters, shelves, walls, ceilings and equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, placing soiled linen and towels into appropriate bins according to established procedures.
• Ensures a clean and orderly storage areaby arranging and straightening food products and equipment, wiping shelves and counters, disposing of empty cartons, boxes and trash, and sweeping and mopping storage area floors.
• Complete mandatory trainingincluding but not limited to health and safety, as required by the department.
• Ensures chemicals, equipment, and supply costs are within established guidelinesby regulating the amounts of chemicals and supplies used, minimizing waste of product, and notifying food service sous chef of needed repairs on defective or damaged machinery and/or equipment.
• Performs other dutiesas assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Job Specifications:

Education and Experience:

Essential:

• County of San Diego Food Handler Card
• CA Driver’s License in good standing

Desirable:

• Dishwashing experience
• Custodial or janitorial experience

Skills and Knowledge:

Essential:

• Ability to work effectively with team members
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure
• Ability to understand verbal directives and written instructions
• Ability to organize food storage areas
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Ability to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours at a time
• Ability to bend, stoop, push and pull
• Ability to appear for work on time

Desirable:

• Multi-lingual

Supervisory/Managerial Accountability:

Direct: None

Indirect: None