Food Services Associate

Light House for the Blind and Visually Impaired provided pay range

This range is provided by Light House for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$21.00/hr - $27.00/hr

POSITION: Food Service Associate

REPORTS TO: Sous Chef

STATUS: On‑Call

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Associate I

UNION ELIGIBLE: No

WORK ARRANGEMENT: 100% onsite

LOCATION: EHC

SALARY RANGE: Hourly 21.00 - 27.00

About the Light House

Founded in San Francisco in 1902, the Light House’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.

Light House 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

Light House for the Blind and Visually Impaired, headquartered in Napa, is looking for an On‑Call Food Service Associate to primarily support our Enchanted Hills retreat center and summer camp located in Napa, CA. This position provides flexible support across multiple roles, including Front of House Associate, Dishwasher, and Prep Cook. This position requires adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high‑standards of service and cleanliness.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitating daily operations in the dining room.
• Setting tables/bussing tables.
• Cleaning multiple areas including but not limited to Dining tables and chairs, Busing station, Coffee station, Serving station.
• Assist the kitchen in plating and serving food whether it is family‑style, buffet, or plated meals.
• Maintain a clean coffee station that is continuously stocked.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout all front‑of‑house areas, including emptying trash, removing all trash from dining room.
• Assist kitchen staff with additional tasks if needed, which could include Mopping, Sweeping, Labeling and storing food, All other directions from the kitchen.
• Maintain cleaning and task 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.

• 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 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.

EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

Front of House Associate

• Dining room fully set 15 minutes prior to services.
• Respond to guests with 2 minutes of request with 90 percent positive feedback.
• Dining room fully cleaned to be rest within 45 minutes after meal ends.
• Arrive on time 95 percent for each shift, completing all assigned tasks and side work.

Dishwasher

• Rack turnover:
  Load, wash, and unload a full rack of dishes on pace of 3 minutes per rack.
• Sink washing:
  Hand wash items with proper…