What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook / Dishwasher P/T (Napa) position at LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired?

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION : Prep Cook / Dishwasher

REPORTS TO : Sous Chef

STATUS : Full-Time, Non-Exempt

JOB CLASSIFICATION : Associate I

UNION ELIGIBLE : Yes

WORK ARRANGEMENT : 100% Onsite, 5 Days / Week

LOCATION : Napa, CA

SALARY RANGE : $21.44 - 24.31 / hr

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Open Until Filled

Blind / visually impaired strongly encouraged to apply.

About the LightHouse

Founded in San Francisco in 1902, the LightHouse's vision is a world where blind and low vision people flourish, and its mission is to promote independence, community, and equity created by and with blind and low vision people.

LightHouse Values

Blindness Positivity : We take pride in our ability to navigate our lives as blind and low vision people.

Disability Justice : We recognize the inherent worth of every person and commit to advancing equity and interdependency.

Inclusion : We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to belong and live to their full potential, encompassing their identities, backgrounds, and abilities.

Excellence : We provide the highest-quality services and products, and we continuously learn, improve, and innovate.

Empowerment : We encourage self-determination, independence, and autonomy.

Compassion : We make efforts to understand one another, and we treat every person with dignity and respect.

OVERVIEW

LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in Napa, is looking for a full time Driver and Support Associate to primarily support our Napa camp, and other Bay Area based offices (as needed) and to fill a valued role in our growing organization.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid CA food handler permit

Demonstrated basic math and counting skills

Ability to follow directions and a willingness to ask clarifying questions

Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays

Ability to communicate in written and spoken English

Interest in learning and expanding skill set

Compliance with dress code requirements

Employment subject to satisfactory background check

Valid Driver's License.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Operate dishwashing equipment to ensure thorough cleaning of dishes, glassware, and silverware

Wash pots, pans, kitchen utensils, and other equipment following proper procedures for cleanliness and sanitation

Maintain cleanliness throughout all Back-of-House (BOH) areas, including sweeping, emptying trash, mopping, deck brushing, and squeegeeing

Maintain cleanliness and organization in the dishwashing area

Assist kitchen staff with food prep as directed

Maintain cleaning and temperature logs

Uphold high standards for work areas and personal hygiene

Perform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines

Maintain excellent customer service and a positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.

Other duties, as assigned by manager

EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE :

Rack Turnover : Load, Wash, and Unload a FULL rack of dishes on pace of 3 mins per rack

Sink Washing : Hand washing items with proper 3 compartment sink protocols, maintaining a wash rate of 45 seconds per item

Sanitation Compliance :

Spotless Rate : Maintaining a spotless rate of 95 percent of the time on all dishes washed the first time.

Cleaning : Complete all cleaning logs pertaining to role, to acceptable standards once a shift.

Soap Usage : Using correct soaps, and cleaning chemicals 100 percent of the time.

Storage : Put away 100 percent dishes cleaned on shift

Disposal : Check all garbage's once and hour and empty if 75 percent full.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Capable of significant walking over uneven terrain

Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods (up to 8 hours)

Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift / move 50 pounds

Manage physical activities such as standing, bending, stooping, stretching, daily exposure to the sun and heat, and varying environmental conditions

Ability to safely work with sensitive materials and / or chemicals

May be asked to work at other locations on occasion.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

LightHouse is an equal opportunity employer. LightHouse policy and the law prohibit discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, ancestry, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, age (40 and over), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions), marital status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, denial of Family and Medical Care leave, height and weight, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Our policy and the law prohibit co-workers, third parties, supervisors, and managers from engaging in such conduct.

LightHouse personnel are employed on an at-will basis. Employment at-will means that the employment relationship may be terminated, with or without cause and with or without advance notice at any time by the employee or the Agency.

We strive to maintain a scent-free environment and a drug-free workplace. Employees are expected to behave in accordance with these objectives.

All employees at LightHouse are hired for an indefinite and unspecified duration and consequently, no employee is guaranteed employment for a specified length of time. Employment is at the mutual consent of the employee and LightHouse. Accordingly, either the employee or LightHouse can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause ("employment at will").

HOW TO APPLY :

Please submit a cover letter and resume as Word attachments (no. PDFs please), along with the completed employment application (downloads in a Word document), to HR@lighthouse-sf.org , including the job title in the subject line.

To fill out the application, please enable editing in the document. We will not consider videos or hyperlinks to online profiles. Due to time constraints, we will only respond to complete submissions in which there is serious interest, thanks for your understanding.

Salary : $21 - $24

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