Mount Hermon Association Hiring for Kitchen Assistant/Dishwasher Job at Mount Hermon, CA Full Time

Overview: Part-Time 0-30 hours weekly

Hourly Pay Rate $17.00

Have you ever wanted to work in a kitchen but just didn’t know where to start? Are you looking for a place where you can make a difference, learn about the food business and also have a flexible schedule to pursue other things? This is your opportunity to be a part of an amazing Ministry that is changing lives for Jesus!

The Kitchen Assistant position is responsible for helping our Chefs and cooks while we serve our guests. This looks like organizing and cleaning the kitchen and equipment, gathering ingredients, preparing foods and serving our guests as needed.
Ideal candidates will have a great disposition, and a hunger to learn.

The Kitchen Assistant is a Non-Ministerial position. Non-ministerial staff serve in operational and service support roles and are not required to affirm MHA’s Christian mission, vision and beliefs. It is desired that staff who fill these roles are followers of Jesus Christ and embrace MHA’s Christian mission, vision and beliefs. However, if they are not a follower of Jesus Christ, they are expected in the course of their employment to abide by MHA’s Christian Standards of Conduct and respect, work in harmony with, and not undermine MHA’s Christian mission, vision and beliefs.

All staff join into our community life of prayer, worship and spiritual activity, including but not limited to staff meetings, attendance at programs, Bible Study, and staff gatherings.
Position Objective:
The Kitchen Assistant will clean dishes, department equipment and kitchen area as needed, and assist the cooks with food preparation and other food service as needed, to offer high quality food products and service to Conference Center guests in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

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Key Job Accountabilities*:

• Set up dish machine for the day.
• Maintain clean water flow through machine by cleaning screens as often as needed.
• Clean kitchen floors and equipment as assigned by the supervisor.
• Keep the dish area clean by sweeping, mopping floors, wiping countertops, and emptying trash after each meal.
• Occasionally assist during meal periods in food serving or catering assisting.
• Fill out cleaning logs.
• Assist in the kitchen during lag time with food prep for next day.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications: Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a California Food Handler’s Card 30 days upon employment.

Work Experience:

• No experience necessary but preferred in food service.
• High priority will be given to candidates who have cleaning, housekeeping or janitorial experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of operating a dish machine is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow assigned tasks & create checklists.
• Ability to work in teams and work in harmony with different groups of people.
• Ability to be self motivated, and have a willingness to learn.
• Ability to properly replace/refill all cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to read, write and understand Spanish or English.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and move around the majority of the workday, squat, lift and carry loads using hands and arms for repetitive motions.
• Ability to work safely around dish machines, hot and cold water and chemicals.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors as needed, with hot temperatures and cold temperatures.

Additional Requirements :

• Ability to work days, evenings, holidays and weekends along with a flexible schedule.
• Must have a valid California Food Handler’s Card.
• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.
• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation, or valid work permit, as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

• This job description reflects essential functions of this position. It does not restrict management’s right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour