What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dishwasher/Prep Person position at Personal Touch Food Service?
Description
Personal Touch Food Service is seeking a dependable and hardworking Dishwasher/Prep Person to join our food service team at The Buffalo Seminary . This position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen by washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment. The Dishwasher plays a key role in ensuring that our food service operations run smoothly while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
Work Hours: 8:30am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday (Part-time)
Key Responsibilities:
- Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, trays, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness of the dishwashing area and kitchen throughout the day.
- Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
- Assist with food prep as needed and help the food service team.
- Report any maintenance issues with dishwashing equipment to the Food Service Manager.
- Adhere to all school and health department food safety standards.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in food service or dishwashing is a plus but not required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay organized.
- Must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Must pass a background check in accordance with school policies.
Work Hours:
- Part-time or Full-time hours available, typically during school hours.
- Flexible scheduling based on the school calendar.
Food Prep:
- Contributes to the success of the food service team through preparing selected cold foods and preparing in advance those food items and ingredients necessary for the menu items and/or recipes for the following day.
- Reviews production sheet to ensure a complete understanding of responsibilities specific to the published meal plan.
- Washes, peels, chops or dices vegetables, fruits, and other foods as required.
- Slices, grates and portions meat and cheese.
- Prepares a variety of cold foods as specified on the production sheet, including but not limited to sandwiches and salads using standardized recipes and ingredient lists.
- Portions food as required for recipes or as ingredients.
- Tastes food prepared to insure proper flavor, texture, consistency and quality control.
- Ensures that all cold foods are maintained at the proper temperature
Cleans and sanitizes utensils and work area before and after use.
Compensation:
16.00/hour
Requirements
Education and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Must be able to work at a moderate to fast pace
- Reliable Transportation
- High School Diploma/GED
- Background Check required
- Excellent Commination skills
