Dishwasher (Part-time)

Le Jardin Academy is looking for a Dishwasher (Part-time). This position is responsible for maintaining clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen and food service areas while supporting the daily operations of the Food Services Department. This position will assist with washing dishes, utensils, cookware, and food service equipment, as well as general cleaning and organization of food service areas. High School Diploma and/or relevant experience required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. No phone calls, please. Please submit a resume and cover letter. Hourly pay: $16.00 per hour.

Position

Employer

Le Jardin Academy, located in Kailua, HI, is an International Baccalaureate World School offering students a world-class education from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. Its graduates attend the best universities across the world and are equipped to serve in whatever community they reside.

Job Scope

The Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen and food service areas while supporting the daily operations of the Food Services Department. This position will assist with washing dishes, utensils, cookware, and food service equipment, as well as general cleaning and organization of food service areas.

The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Washes, rinses, and sanitizes dishes, utensils, trays, pots, pans, and other food service equipment

• Operates and maintains the commercial dishwashing equipment according to established procedures

• Ensures all dishes and food service items are properly cleaned and sanitized before returning them to service

• Keeps dishwashing areas clean, organized, and free of debris

• Assists with cleaning and sanitizing kitchen, food preparation, serving, and dining areas as needed including the Food Truck

• Sweeps, mops, and maintains floors in designated food service areas

• Takes out trash and replaces liners as needed

• Assists with putting away clean dishes, supplies, and equipment in their proper locations

• Assists Food Services staff with general kitchen duties and other tasks as needed

• Follows all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures

• Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times

• Reports broken or malfunctioning equipment, plumbing issues, or other maintenance concerns to the Food Services Manager

• Handles food service equipment and supplies safely and appropriately

• Works cooperatively with Food Services staff to ensure efficient daily operations

• Performs additional duties as assigned

Performance Expectations

• Reports to work on time and is dependable and consistent in attendance

• Completes assigned duties thoroughly and in a timely manner

• Responds promptly and appropriately to requests for assistance from the Food Services Manager and other team members

• Works effectively, cooperatively, and collaboratively as part of a team

• Maintains a positive, helpful, and professional demeanor when interacting with students, faculty, staff, and visitors

• Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills

• Acts as a positive role model when interacting with students

• Demonstrates the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks and frequent interruptions

• Follows Le Jardin Academy’s employment policies, acceptable conduct guidelines, established procedures, operational protocols, and safety procedures

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to the requirements listed.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma and/or relevant experience

• First Aid/CPR Certification preferred

Physical requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

●   Frequently required to lift, push, pull and/or carry items and objects with a minimum of 25 pounds lifted and carried

●   Able to drive a golf cart.

Details

• Department:  Food Services

• Status: Part-Time

• FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

• Work year: Ten month (excludes June-July)

• Work hours: Regularly Mondays to Fridays