What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dishwasher Utility Supervisor position at The Omega Institute?
The Omega Seasonal Team Experience
Omega’s seasonal team experience offers the unique opportunity for individuals to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service while thriving in a vibrant learning oriented environment.
- Contribute Meaningful Work – Join a team of people who are passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause.
- Learn and Grow – Enjoy access to specially designed Holistic Education Program classes, trainings, and events.
- Immerse in Nature – Explore Omega's beautiful 250-acre campus and amenities.
Seasonal Staff Commitment
We seek individuals who are professional, are committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission, and who model our values – Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Seasonal Staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service. The work and customer service that they provide are an integral part of their time here. Every interaction staff have with fellow team members, participants, teachers, and colleagues are at the heart of creating the Omega experience.
Summary
Omega Food & Beverage is a large full-scale food production department. We produce and serve up to 2500 mostly plant-based meals per day as well as breads and desserts for both the Dining Hall and the Omega Café.
The Dishwasher/Utility Supervisor is responsible for upholding productive, efficient operation of the dishwashing operation, and ensuring the overall maintenance, sanitation, and functionality of the dish room and the kitchen with the support of Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and Dining Services Manager.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the dish room, including the dishwashing machine, storage and drying racks, and the general infrastructure of the space.
- Ensure proper use of the dishwashing machine, including running dishes, breaking down and cleaning the machine, running de-lime cycles, and maintaining consistency in the overnight breakdown of the machine.
- Monitor the chemical usage and report any inventory concerns to Purchasing Manager.
- Maintain quality control of all dishware cleanliness (kitchen and service dishes).
- Maintain efficient and effective communication with all Food & Beverage management to ensure that department needs are being met.
- Work around knives and hot steam; carrying hot pans.
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibility
- Assign tasks/stations to the dishwashing team while on shift.
Work Details
- This position functions in Omega’s Kitchen/Dining Hall on the Omega campus.
- This is a full-time position.
- Food & Beverage staff are expected to have availability to work on weekdays and at least one weekend day each week. Schedules may vary based on operational needs, and flexibility is essential to ensure adequate coverage during peak times and events.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to frequently move items that weigh 30-50 pounds for various needs.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Ability to traverse a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions.
- Ability to position self to perform diverse job tasks as necessary.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, and ability to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Ability to observe details at close range.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness, and in a safe manner.
Required Experience/Qualities
- At least 1 year supervisory experience.
- Timely, reliable, and service oriented individual.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Alignment with Omega’s mission, goals, and core values.
- Team player.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Compensation
Non-residential seasonal staff work full-time or part-time between early-May through late-October. They receive a compensation package that includes:
- Hourly wage (this varies by position and is at minimum above New York State minimum wage).
- One delicious meal during each work shift
- Access to Omega’s team member benefits
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Omega complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable New York State or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, Omega will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. (“Omega”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. As a community of learners, we are committed to putting our organizational aspirations into practice, as outlined in our Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Statement.
Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran’s status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. All Omega employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
