Dishwasher

POSITION SUMMARY:

Cleans dishes, silverware, glasses, pots, pans and other cooking utensils used in preparing food. Assists

with light food prep and other kitchen related tasks including customer service skills.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of

strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all.

We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your

individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are

nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else,

we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Clean and prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
• Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food and supplies.
• Receive and store supplies.
• Set up banquet tables.
• Stock supplies such as food and utensils in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, in addition, salad bars.
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using dishwashers or by hand.
• Clean garbage cans with water or Steam.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Prepare and package individual place settings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Inclusion
• Collaboration
• Quality Results

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year of experience working in a kitchen preferred.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to empathetically listen and communicate for understanding when dealing with conflict.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Current driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Occasional travel, both local and national, may be required.