Dishwasher

Located in an historic 100-year-old grain mill, Ginger and Baker is home to two restaurants, a coffee shop, teaching kitchen, event spaces and a retail market. It's become a community gathering place for dining, shopping, learning, celebrating and enjoying a great slice of homemade pie. Ginger and Baker features authentic Colorado cuisine and is proud to partner with local farmers, ranchers, food artisans and craftspeople to showcase the innovative, hardworking spirit that makes Northern Colorado so unique. We are committed to the highest quality guest service and dining experience; requiring commitment, dedication and skill from our 100+ team members.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Dishwasher position is vital to the success of Ginger and Baker. This position is extremely demanding and the backbone to the entire building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in a team environment to ensure all dishware, utensils, glassware, and kitchen equipment are sanitized properly. This position is also responsible for helping out in all areas of the kitchen as needed.

• Provides guests and employees with clean and sanitized flatware, plate ware, glassware, kitchen utensils and equipment by ensuring that all ware is washed according to sanitation and cleaning procedures.

• Sets up dish machine in the morning and closes down machine in the evening according to company procedures. Change dish machine water out and clean when needed or every 2 hours

• Places clean flatware, plate ware, glassware, kitchen utensils and equipment in previously specified shelves.

• Keeps sanitation solution up to company codes at all times.

• Keeps Chef de Cuisine/Sous Chef promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance within the dishwashing area and takes prompt corrective action where necessary; suggests alternative courses of action which may be taken.

• Completes assigned cleaning details

SCHEDULE

This is not a Monday thru Friday job. It requires a flexible schedule that includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays. There are always going to be days when you won’t be able to leave right at your scheduled time.

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE USED

Dishwasher, mop, chemical use, 3 compartment sinks

RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY:

• Protect the safety of self, Team Members and Ginger and Baker Guests at all times.

• Promptly report any incidents and/or potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate Chef de Cuisine/Sous Chef and/or appropriate department(s).

• Report/document safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor and appropriate department(s), following documented procedures.

• Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures as required.

• Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of yourself or others.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCRETION/ INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT

Remains calm under pressure/Able to Multitask

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be willing to take and pass SERV Safe exam

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

OTHER DUTIES

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off Accrual for full time employees

• Sick leave provided by the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

• Medical Coverage: access to ICHRA plan with employer contribution toward employee only premium

• Voluntary Dental and Vision Plans

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage Available