Dishwasher Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Dishwasher/Packaging Associate

Type of Position: Full-time Hourly, 40 hours/week. Currently Monday–Friday; schedule will transition to Monday–Saturday with one weekday off and every Sunday off.

Benefits:

• Medical Plan administered by CareFirst with employer contribution of $350 monthly. Dental and vision insurance plans are also administered by CareFirst. Short-term and long-term disability administered by Mutual of Omaha 
• 401(k) administered by John Hancock with employer match of up to 4% of annual earnings, immediately upon hire 
• Paid holidays, 7 annually 
• One week of accrued PTO time, available for use following 90 days of employment 
• Employee discount on all granola products 

Job Description:

As a Dishwasher & Packaging Associate at Michele’s Granola, you are a key member of our small-batch granola production team. You are responsible for properly washing utensils and sheet pans and maintaining the cleanliness of the dishwashing area. Along with dish washing, you have clearly defined tasks to complete during the daily packaging shift. The position involves standing for extended periods of time, repetitive motion, moving at a steady pace, and lifting up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities of all Dishwashers include:

1. Following all established dishwashing and drying procedures, including parchment removal and pan rack cleaning procedures
2. Upholding stringent food safety standards to mitigate risk of contamination and/or cross-contamination
3. Properly cleaning and maintaining the dish area and equipment including the 3 compartment-sink, utensil washer, mop sinks, drying racks, walls, floors and floor drains and vent systems
4. Ensuring proper operation of all equipment, including ongoing chemical and temperature monitoring
5. Completing all required logs
6. Notifying management of needed repairs

Responsibilities of all Packaging Team Members include:

1. Following established food handling and packaging procedures

2. Upholding our high quality assurance, food handling safety and sanitation standards

3. Cleaning duties including, but not limited to, dish washing, sweeping, mopping, and trash removal

4. Other duties as assigned, e.g. assisting the Production Team, facility maintenance, Sales Team support

Basic Expectations of all Team Members include:

1. Outstanding food safety, food handling and packaging skills, including accuracy, time management, organization, reliability and enthusiasm in the kitchen
2. Clear, consistent and respectful communications with all teammates and Supervisors

1. Meeting all company guidelines with regards to:
   1. Attendance, Punctuality and Break Times
   2. Uniform, Hygiene and Sanitation
   3. Job Knowledge and Individual Work Performance, including
      1. Organization and Time management
      2. Quality and Consistency of work
   4. Overall Contributions to the team, product and company, including
      1. building a positive team and cooperative spirit
      2. exhibiting a professional demeanor at all times
      3. applying rigorous Quality Assurance practices throughout our daily production
      4. pro-actively responding to company’s opportunities for growth