Dishwasher & Prep Cook

DEPARTMENT:  Women’s Ministries 

TITLE:  Dishwasher & Prep Cook 

STATUS:  Non-Exempt - Full Time

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

MAJOR FUNCTION:

• Wash and store dishes, pots, and pans
• Maintain cleanliness of all dish washing areas
• Sweep kitchen floor after each meal
• Sweep and mop dining room floor
• Empty trash
• Mop kitchen floor after last meal of the day
• Clean and maintain outside trash and mop storage
• Assist in the preparation of food and food items for service
• Assist in the serving of Food during mealtimes
• Assist the Food Service Director and/or Sous Chef and/or cooks in any duties as requested in an order to maintain a high level of efficiency in the kitchen operation
• Assist the Food Service Director and/or Sous Chef and/or cooks with preparing food items for meal service as time allows
• Other duties may be assigned based on business needs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Sets up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks
• Maintains clean/dry floors throughout the shift
• Changes water of machines and sinks every two hours, or more often as required
• Assists in the timely storing of food deliveries
• Assists in the preparation of food
• Ensures the cleanliness and sanitization of dishes, tableware, glassware, pots, pans and utensils through manual and machine cleaning methods
• Keeps dishwashing and three sink area clean and safe
• Contributes to the team environment of the kitchen

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must possess and demonstrate an ability to work with people, including community groups, participants, and staff in an affable, concerned and caring manner
• Must display the ability to and be accountable for the efficient scheduling of time and resources made available to perform tasks at hand
• Self-motivated and have ability to motivate others
• Experience working in a kitchen setting preferred
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Detail oriented, accurate and precise
• Capable of handling and controlling multiple projects
• Demonstrate leadership skills with strong team player attitude
• Capable of maintaining high level of integrity
• Maintain confidentiality
• Energetic, personable, and dependable
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Restaurant or customer service experience preferred
• Work experience as a Dishwasher or on Wait Staff preferred
• Hands-on experience with an industrial washing machine preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain a food handler certification card, within first 90 days of employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

• Ability to sit; climb and/or balance; stoop, kneel, bend, stretch, crouch and/or crawl; stand for long periods of time; walk, reach overhead.
• Ability of manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision.
• Ability to push/pull/lift/carrying 25-50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds (chairs, tables, beds, food cases, etc.).
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to operate food service /culinary equipment.
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
• Ability to understand written information.

REPORTS TO: Food Service Director and/or Sous Chef