Dishwasher - Part Time

Role: Dishwasher

Reports To: Commons Team Leadership

FLSA: PT, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Role Status: On-site

Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays: 10am - 5:30pm, Mondays: 7am - 3:30pm, Tuesdays: 10:30am - 3:30pm

Position

Reporting to the Commons Team Leadership, the Dishwasher position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position is responsible to help to keep the kitchen running smoothly by making sure everything is clean, tidy, safe and hygienic. Will help with prepping menu items for service or catering orders. The Dishwasher fulfills any other duties the director, manager or shift supervisor assigns.

Located at 365 Luke's Wood Road, New Canaan, CT 06840. MUST have reliable transportation, as we are NOT near public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Commons Manager and other team members of the Commons and Grace Farms.
• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
• Sort and stack clean dishes. Carry clean dishes to cook's line and other proper storage areas. Rewash soiled dishes before delivering.
• Change dishwater in dish machine.
• Wash pots, pans and trays by hand.
• Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.
• Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster daily.
• Conduct general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed.
• You are just as important as any team member, treat customers and team members with respect and courtesy.
• Maintains efficient, friendly service.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Able to count accurately.
• Willingness and ability to work hard labor.
• Highest level of integrity defined as being incredibly ethical, professional, responsible, truthful, authentic, honest, and fair.
• Regularly required to handle food and hot beverages.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, bend, climb stairs, and stand for an extended period of time.

Compensation range: $18 per hour

About Grace Farms

Grace Farms is a center for culture and collaboration in New Canaan, Connecticut. We bring together people across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building, situated on 80 acres of natural landscapes. Our humanitarian work to end modern slavery and foster more grace and peace in our local and global communities includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain.

Grace Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.