Dishwasher

Omega Seasonal Staff Experience

Omega's seasonal staff experience offers the unique opportunity for individuals to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service while thriving in a vibrant learning-oriented environment.

• Contribute Meaningful Work Join a team of people who are passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause.
• Learn and Grow Enjoy access to specially designed Holistic Education Program classes, trainings, and events.
• Immerse in Nature Explore Omega's beautiful 250-acre campus and amenities.

Seasonal Staff Commitment

We seek individuals who are committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission, and who model our values Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Seasonal staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service. Each interaction with workshop participants, faculty and fellow staff members, creates the Omega experience.

Job Description

Dishwasher, Non Residential: non-exempt, full-time; on average 35 hours per week. Reports to Dishwasher Utility Supervisor.

Omega Food & Beverage is a large full-scale food production facility. It produces up to 2500 mostly plant-based meals per day as well as a breads and desserts for both the Dining Hall and Caf.

All dishwashers are directly accountable to the Dishwasher Utility Supervisor and Dining Hall Management.

Essential Functions

• Maintain & clear dishes from dish return window during meals.
• Maintain & clear dish wash counter area during the shift.
• Rinse and rack items to be sent through machine.
• Operate dish machine as directed by Supervisor.
• Replenish soap and rinse as directed by Supervisor.
• Return cleaned items to correct storage spaces.
• Organize storage spaces as needed.
• Alert Supervisor to any issues preventing them from completing job assignments.
• Wash, rinse & sanitize large kitchen items in pot wash area as directed by Supervisor.
• Maintaining cleanliness of dish area & pot wash.
• Check in with Dining Hall & Kitchen management before closing down the dishwasher area.
• Turn off, drain, disassemble & clean dish machine as directed by Supervisor.
• Clear, wash & sanitize dishwasher counter area.
• Remove mats, sweep & mop dishwash area.
• Provide support to other kitchen stations as needed (including Dining hall and Kitchen Prep).
• Requires working around knives and hot steam; carrying hot pans
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position functions in Omega's Dining Hall/Kitchen on the Omega Campus.
• This is a full-time position, 35 hours a week. Weekend and evening availability are required. Schedules may vary based on operational needs, and flexibility is essential to ensure adequate coverage during peak times and events.

Work Details

• This position functions in Omega's Kitchen/Dining Hall on the Omega Campus.
• This is a full-time position, 35 hours a week. Weekend and evening availability are required. Schedules may vary based on operational needs, and flexibility is essential to ensure adequate coverage during peak times and events.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently move items that weigh 30-50lbs for various needs.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Ability to traverse a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions
• Ability to position self to perform diverse job tasks as necessary
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to workin a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to observe details at close range.

Required Experience/Qualities

• Timely, reliable and service oriented individual.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Alignment with Omega's mission, goals and core values.

Compensation

Seasonal staff work full-time for six months, between early-May through late-October. Seasonal staff receive a compensation package that includes:

• Wage
• One delicious meal during each work shift
• Access to Omega's staff benefits

This compensation package is at minimum equivalent to the New York State minimum wage.