Dishwasher - Part-Time - Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.

Job Title: Dishwasher - Part-Time

Department: Retail

Location: On-site

Shift:  Flexible schedule, including Weekends

Wage: Starts at base of $18.00/Hr + tips

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

Company Overview: At Bob’s Red Mill, we inspire joy with wholesome foods. Since 1978, we have been leading the natural foods industry by providing our customers with good food that makes them feel great. Wholesome means ensuring our food is of the highest quality, empowering and supporting our diverse group of employee owners, respecting our planet, and bettering our communities. We believe that joy is for everyone 

We believe taking care of our community starts with giving our employee owners the resources to take care of their physical, mental, financial, and future well-being by offering a leading benefits package.  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401k, Profit Sharing Program, and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 
• Paid Holidays & Vacation 
• 25% Retail Store Discount 
• Employee Assistance Program – counseling, legal issue support, financial guidance, and more. 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Childcare Discounts 
• And MORE! 

Purpose: To inspire joy with wholesome foods. 

Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Determination 

Position Overview:  The Dishwasher is responsible for keeping dishes clean and ready for Bob’s Red Mill customers, keeping tables clear and cleaned, keeping the kitchen clean and ready for next day’s business.

Essential Job Functions:

• Washes dishes using a commercial dishwasher.
• Puts clean dishes and utensils away in their proper locations.
• Clears, cleans, and prepares dining areas.
• Takes out garbage and recycles at prescribed times.
• Keeps kitchen, walk-in, and pit areas clean and assist with putting deliveries away.
• Maintains sanitation standards by sanitizing prep areas before and after use and makes sure that all critical equipment is kept clean.
• Sets up and stocks stations with necessary supplies, continues to restock supplies for line cooks throughout the day.
• Ensure food and merchandise is properly stocked, labeled, and rotated in workstations and throughout the kitchen.
• Must remain friendly and service-oriented, even during times of long lines and high traffic.
• Ensures a clean, organized, safe, and respectful environment for guests and employees.
• Confronts and resolves difficult situations in a proactive, objective, professional, and solution-oriented manner.
• Communicates effectively with individuals, groups, peers, management, and the general public.
• Maintains food knowledge on all Bob’s Red Mill offerings and confidently and accurately communicates that knowledge to customers.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner.
• Complies with Bob’s Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). 
• Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager. 
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.
• This position reports to the General Manager and Restaurant Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of safe food-handling procedures, sanitary cooking conditions, and proper hand-washing techniques.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately, ask for help when needed, and adapt to realignment of priorities.
• Ability to adapt to changes, problems, and shifting priorities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to balance multiple needs and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately, ask for help when needed, and adapt to realignment of priorities.
• Ability to handle complaints and resolve conflicts with customers and staff.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate information in English.
• Demonstrates Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination.
• Ability to work in an environment where exposure to potential food allergens is or may be present.

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, AND
• High School diploma or equivalent; OR
• Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a food handler’s card.

Physical Demands: 

• Position regularly requires walking or standing for up to 2 hours at a time.
• Position regularly requires working around high temperatures.
• Position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Frequently will be required to bend, kneel, or crouch.

Work Environment:

• The primary work environment for this position is within a large commercial kitchen utilizing a commercial dishwasher.
• While indoors, may encounter temperatures from 32°F within a cooler to 425°F around cooking equipment.
• Exposure to heat and high humidity around dishwasher.
• While outdoors, may encounter varied temperatures and weather while clearing and cleaning tables.
• Employees will be exposed to common food allergens.