About this role
Title: Dishwasher
Reports to: Food Service Director
Schedule/travel: Full-time (10 months or 12 months) position. The schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (includes a ½ hour unpaid lunch period). Additional hours may be required. Schedule may vary according to department and Kent School needs.
FLSA: Non-exempt
Classification: Staff
Pay Range: $17.60/hr - $19.00/hr
Position Summary:
Dishwasher will work to ensure the kitchen is kept well stocked with clean, sanitary dishware and cooking equipment.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Work the “load” end of the dish machine during service, loading dirty dishes and pans into the dish machine.
• Monitor station during service for sanitation and cleanliness.
• Assist with afternoon prep after restocking for next day's service.
• Sweep the dining room and servery after lunch, spot mop as needed.
• Recommend changes to improve efficiencies.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment based on Federal, State, and Local regulations; FIFO.
• Ensure all items are labeled for identification (i.e., spray bottles).
• Ownership of the station's storage areas.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.
Qualifications:
High School degree or a combination of education and work experience in related fields, preferably in a busy cafeteria-style environment. Servsafe certification is required (will be provided if needed).
Ideal candidate:
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to communicate with coworkers in a constructive and positive manner.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage time effectively.
• Able to work independently and make sound decisions with flexibility/adaptability, and have a calm demeanor.
• Contribute to team effort by supporting other stations as needed.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:
• Requires employees to be on their feet for extended periods and to climb stairs.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
Additional Requirements:
• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background checks and drug test.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work is performed on a smoke-free campus.
Additional Information:
The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exclusive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Kent School is committed to making equal employment opportunities available to all qualified persons. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by law. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.