Dishwasher

GreenStar offers excellent wages and benefits to include: generous paid time off and affordable, flexible heath care options.

Purpose: To wash dishes, prepare deli meats and cheese, prepare juice bar vegetables, prepare vegetables, breads, and garnishes for Prepared Foods team. To create a hospitable environment that welcomes coworkers, customers, owners, and members of the community.

Commitment: GreenStar Co-op is committed to being an organization free from discrimination. We seek out, welcome and celebrate people with diverse identities to participate in our community-owned cooperative business structure.

Status: Level I, General Staff, Supervised by the Executive Chef

Responsibilities:

DISHWASHING

• Thoroughly wash dishes, utensils and all items used by Prepared Foods Dept for preparing recipes in a timely manner.
• Report to Executive Chef when dishwashing supplies are running low (sanitizers, soap, etc.)
• Stack like items in an organized and safe manner, avoiding potentially hazardous situations (stacking too high, unstable stacking, etc.)

FOOD HANDLING AND PREP

• Maintain proper cooling, storage, and labeling procedures.
• Follow proper procedure for handling items used to prepare raw meat as to avoid cross contamination (as per Ag and markets).
• Complete food preparation tasks as assigned: vegetables, meats, cheeses, breads, garnishes, etc.

DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE

• See that unsaleable items are properly disposed of. Keeping accurate shrinkage records.
• Ensure that dish area, slicer, shelves and storage areas are clean, orderly, and meet health standards.
• Remove trash promptly; sweep floor as needed.
• Participate in inventory counts.
• Ensure maintenance of department equipment and notify manager if equipment breaks.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Assist customers with product questions in a prompt, and courteous manner, referring them to other staff when necessary.
• Work as part of a team to develop a hospitable department space that feels welcoming to all.
• Knowledgeable about all Deli products. 

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow GreenStar’s safety rules.
• Assist other employees in safety needs. 
• Report unsafe equipment and conditions immediately. 
• Participate in safety training programs. 
• Perform other tasks as assigned to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

STOREWIDE AND OTHER DUTIES

• Attend Human Resources trainings, all-staff meetings, department meetings, and OBM Huddles to stay informed.
• Read GreenStar publications to stay informed.
• Respect and comply with storewide personnel policies.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Communication – effective interpersonal communication with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.
• Experience working in food service, restaurant, or deli is a plus.
• Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment and kitchen tools.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and sanitation requirements in deli operations.
• Self-Driven/Motivated throughout shift.
• Knowledge or interest in learning about natural foods, local vendors, local farms.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands, stay calm, and prioritize.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.