Dishwasher/Food preparer

In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this California position is between $18.00 and $19.00 an hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Supplemental tips: est. $2-$3 an hour
Full time: 32-40 hours a week
At SusieCakes, we make old-fashioned, sentimental dessert favorites - just like you may remember from your childhood! Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars- all baked from scratch, on-site daily, using the freshest and finest ingredients. Our signature Celebration Cake is a birthday staple on tens of thousands of tables. Our bakeries mix the nostalgia of the past with the warmth and feel of a modern, neighborhood bakery. "Connecting through Celebration" is our purpose and what we strive for every day with our team members, our guests and our community.
Our bakeries are lively and bustling with genuinely friendly people who have the "hospitality gene." They understand the importance of what they do every day and are empowered to make days better. Their connections to our guests and to each other are what separates SusieCakes from other bakeries.
Our Dishwasher/Food preparer is a vital part of the team. They are the responsible for cleaning all the dishware designated for our products. 90% of this role is maintaining the dish efficiency in the kitchen and 10% is assisting with food preparation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage & operate dishwashing, keeping the back area clean and organized
• Take pride in daily cleaning i.e. sinks, drains, metro shelves, trash bins, floors, walk-in freezer/refrigerator, grease traps (if applicable)
• Prepare baked goods according to recipes and standard operating procedures including, but not limited to, scooping cookies, cutting bars/cookies, mixing buttercreams, etc.
• Ensure all food is prepared, handled and stored according to all required food safety code standards and maintain a clean and sanitary work environment
• Report any sanitation or janitorial issues to manager on duty
• Operate and properly use bakery equipment according to recipes/standard operating procedures, i.e. mixers, induction burners, dishwasher, etc.
• Monitor cleaning supplies inventory levels

BENEFITS & PERKS:
• Flexible work schedule
• Free non-slip shoes (annually!)
• Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake
• Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Year's Day)
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Vacation, 401k, FSA
• Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance
• Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave
• Generous discounts to all our delicious desserts
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous dishwashing or entry level food handling experience a plus
• Must be able to safely utilize all bakery equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED

OTHER:

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed