Utility- Higher ED (8867)

Genuine Foods; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid time off

401K plan

Opportunities for career growth andAdv

Job summary

Genuine Foods is hiring for a full-time Utility / Dishwasher position at Riverdale HS in Portland, OR. You’ll help maintain a clean back-of-house, assist with deliveries, and support kitchen organization while learning culinary skills in a supportive team.

Ideal candidates have prior dishwashing experience, familiarity with industrial washing machines, strong time management, and a commitment to sanitation.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Dishwasher.
• Hands-on experience with industrial washing machines.
• Ability to follow instructions and assist with various tasks as needed.
• Strong time management skills.
• Attention to detail and adherence to sanitation rules.
• Availability to work in shifts.
• High school diploma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas.
• Load and unload dishwashing machines.
• Wash specific items by hand (e.g., cutting boards, large pots and pans).
• Store clean dishes, glasses, and equipment appropriately.
• Assist with putting away deliveries and maintaining an organized back-of-house.
• Set up workstations before meal prep begins.
• Ensure a sufficient supply of clean dishes, glasses, and utensils, especially during peak hours.
• Monitor dishwashing machine operations and report any issues promptly.
• Regularly remove garbage and sanitize the kitchen area, including the floor.

Skills

Dishwashing experience

Industrial washing machines

Time management

Attention to sanitation

Education

High school diploma (optional)

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: OR - Riverdale HS - Portland, OR 97219
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Job Category: Operations - Food Service

About Genuine Foods

At Genuine Foods, we create nourishing food environments in schools and workplaces by offering great-tasting and wholesome meals made from genuine ingredients. As a growing social enterprise, we leverage food to enhance health, productivity, and happiness. Our mission is to transform lives and build community through fresh, scratch-made food, exceptional service, and meaningful enrichment programs. Food service management is our core, but our achievements go beyond the plate, impacting our customers, partners, and dedicated team members.

Position Overview

The Utility / Dishwasher position is essential to maintaining a clean and organized back-of-house environment in a setting. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, from dishwashing to assisting with deliveries and kitchen organization. There are opportunities to learn culinary skills and advance your career. We are a supportive team that values respect and collaboration. The ideal candidate enjoys working with students and educators and prioritizes superior customer service.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collect used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas.
• Load and unload dishwashing machines.
• Wash specific items by hand (e.g., cutting boards, large pots and pans).
• Store clean dishes, glasses, and equipment appropriately.
• Assist with putting away deliveries and maintaining an organized back-of-house.
• Set up workstations before meal prep begins.
• Ensure a sufficient supply of clean dishes, glasses, and utensils, especially during peak hours.
• Monitor dishwashing machine operations and report any technical or performance issues promptly.
• Regularly remove garbage and sanitize the kitchen area, including the floor.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Dishwasher.
• Hands-on experience with industrial washing machines.
• Ability to follow instructions and assist with various tasks as needed.
• Strong time management skills.
• Attention to detail and adherence to sanitation rules.
• Availability to work in shifts.
• High school diploma is a plus.

Benefits and Perks

• Health and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• 401K plan.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Genuine Values

• Trustworthiness: Integrity, transparency, reliability, consistency, and delivery excellence.
• Personal Accountability: Ownership in problem-solving, no excuses, learning from mistakes, and financial stewardship without sacrificing quality.
• People First: Human-centered solutions, teamwork, hospitality, empathy, and cultural responsiveness.
• Entrepreneurial: Adaptability, nimbleness, going the extra mile, and encouragement to try new things.
• Genuine: Commitment to real, tasty, scratch-cooked healthy food, authentic interactions, honesty, positivity, and professionalism.

Join us at Genuine Foods and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on our community through the power of food.