Dishwasher​/Kitchen Assistant

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

The Dishwasher/Kitchen Assistant is responsible for washing, drying, stacking, organizing and the putting away of kitchen dishes and overall cleanliness of the dish room. In addition, dishwashers will assist in kitchen and dining hall, as needed for meal service, meal prep, and cleanliness. A primary function of this, and every other job at the camp, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00
Date: late May - early August (exact dates TBD)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities:

• Provides dishwashing services for up to 310 persons, up to 3 meals a day, according to kitchen procedures.
• Maintains dish room, kitchen, dining hall sanitation & cleanliness and adheres to all proper food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements and departmental procedures.
• Responsible for organization, cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of the dishes, dish room and related machinery.
• Assist with the maintenance and housekeeping of the kitchen, dining hall, and bathrooms; sweep and clean floors, walls, ceilings, toilets, sinks, etc.
• Sort and remove trash. Clean garbage cans.
• Restock kitchen/dish supplies; notify management when running low on inventory.
• Washes hands frequently while working in the kitchen and in accordance with CDPHE health regulations.

Kitchen Assistant Duties:

• Regularly sanitizes kitchen prep/food surfaces & sinks throughout the day; assists in daily deep cleaning of specific areas, e.g., counters, ovens, stoves, fridges, etc.
• Keeps stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean;
  Ensures that food supplies are rotated, and all perishables are labeled, dated, and stored properly, as directed.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies, as directed.
• Assists in inventory requests, as directed.
• Help unload deliveries and store supplies. Restock supplies throughout the kitchen and dining hall as needed.
• Participate in serving food and beverages, as directed.
• Prepare beverages before meals, as directed.
• Light prep cooking, as assigned: ensuring special food requirements for both campers and staff, e.g., food allergies, gluten free and vegetarian diets are managed with utmost importance for 100% accuracy.
• Ensures that CDPHE Food Regulations are being followed when assisting with food prep.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Reports any accidents or injuries to Cook/Chef, manager, or director.
• Observes safety and security procedures;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Consistently reports to work on time as scheduled.
• Responsible for timecard management.
• Interact with digital systems including Work Bright, Slack, and ADP.

PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Routinely display concern for an effective implementation of health, safety and emergency policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health, sanitation, safety, and security to prevent accidents and to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Respects the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and girls.
• At all times, help to promote a positive image of camp.
• Demonstrate responsibility, accountability, and overall maturity of judgement.
• Work together and communicate appropriately with all staff and volunteers.
• Demonstrate a recognition and understanding of good customer service in all dealings and interactions as an employee of Girl Scouts of Colorado by maintaining constructive relationships with co-workers, girl members, parents, volunteers, and the community.
• Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Understands when to refer issues to Prep/Line Cook, Chef/Cook, Kitchen Manager, or Director and when to handle them personally.
• Lives by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Formal Training

• Preferred high school diploma or GED (or working toward these).
• Preferred dishwashing experience.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, current SERV Safe Certification.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, current First Aid/CPR certification.

Experience

• Preferred experience in an industrial kitchen.
• A preferred basic understanding of meal preparation for those with restricted diets and/or food allergies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient understanding of sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of nutrition guidelines, food handling techniques, preparation (including safe preparation of food for those with restricted diets and allergies) and cooking procedures.
• Basic understanding of food allergies and food related diseases, and the ingredients that may cause the allergy/disease.
• Must understand and comply with food safety and temperature standards.
• Must understand safe use of common kitchen cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Must understand how to interpret SDS sheets.
• Ability to…