Prep Cook/dishwasher

**Job Description - Dishwasher**

**Job Summary**

The Dishwasher reports to the Executive Chef. The incumbent is responsible for implementing all aspects of the Dish Pit Area to meet the sanitation standards as they pertain to a safe kitchen and the cleanliness of tableware, pots & pans, and cooking equipment and a high level of organization.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Operations**
- Maintains a Community Member Focus when performing duties.
- Informs the Executive Chef, Sous Chef or Cook in his absence, of activities, issues and requirements.
- Assures 100% responsibility for the Cleanliness and Storage of Dishware etc.
- Load, run and unload Dish Machine.
- Keep Dish Machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems immediately to Executive Chef (Sous Chef or Food Service Manager in his/her absence)
- Monitor Dish Machine and related equipment for Temperature and Chemical levels to ensure Sanitary wash cycles are maintained and record same on log sheets.
- Complete Temperature and Chemical Log on a Daily Basis during each shift.
- Maintain adequate levels of Clean Tableware for Dining Room and Kitchen.
- Bag and haul away Garbage to the Dumpster and re-cycle Bins.
- Closing the Dish Pit area properly, including the Cleaning of the Dish Machine, Pot

Sinks, Sweep and Mop the floors in the enclosed Dish Pit area as well as area in front of doors.
- Assist other Team Members whenever needed.
- Perform Other Duties as assigned by Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
- Provide timely feedback on concerns or issues pertaining to your work area.
- Conduct monthly, quarterly and annual audits as requested
- Responds to any emergency calls by or on the behalf of Community Members if requested as part of the team support.
- Follows and ensures that effective Infection Control protocols are in place at all times and heightened measures when needed i.e. outbreak
- Other projects and responsibilities as assigned

**Business Planning & Monitoring**
- Attends and contributes to all Culinary department meetings and applicable Community meetings i.e. Town Hall Meetings
- Assists the Executive Chef with developing departmental goals by providing input regarding the Culinary department, VVA Thornhill Woods operations, talent and training plan and Health & Safety/Risk plan
- Implements, monitors, and achieves all approved departmental goals as set out

**Qualifications**:

- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Possess a Positive Work Attitude and work well with other Team Members.
- Ability to work Unsupervised at times.
- Ability to Communicate effectively and clearly
- Ability to Reach, Bend, Stoop and lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work in a Fast Paced Environment.
- Ability to work in a Hot, Humid, Loud, Environment
- Updated police check with vulnerable sector
- verified annually
- Valid Food Handlers Certificate an asset
- Ability to work flexible hours and weekends
- Available for call-ins

**Competencies**

Customer Focused Delivering great customer service to potential and existing Community Members by exceeding their expectations and acting as
VVA’s ambassador to the surrounding communities representing its Philosophy with style. Balance between work life and personal life are of utmost importance for a healthy approach to work. It is the ability to work hard while at the same time approaching your role with a sense of humour, be able to laugh at yourself, and always make time to have fun.

Job Knowledge Demonstrates the required level of skill and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job effectively and efficiently. Understands the job tasks of the next level and how the tasks are related to own position. Works with integrity in everything they do.

Communication Skills Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both formal and informal settings. This involves the ability to deliver a message in the most appropriate

format (written, oral, presentation) to ensure content intent of message are understood by the intended person or group. It is also the ability to actively listen and respond appropriately. It includes strong public speaking skills to present concepts effectively to partners and communities.

Flexibility/Adaptability A demonstrated ability and willingness to shift direction and focus based on rapidly changing business demands. It is the ability to adapt an approach to a variety of different individuals with different needs at a varying levels and the ability to respond to a variety of issues crossing many functional management areas.

Creativity/Innovation The ability to demonstrate or encourage new idea generation that provides input into more efficient or suitable approaches for continued business success. Ability to think outside traditional ways of doing things, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo to generate new ideas, practices or approaches to affect change and reflect the innovative and creative culture within the business.

Team Work Th