Dishwasher/Prep Cook

Hillel at Virginia Tech is seeking to hire a part-time 12 hr/week position to assist in the Kitchen each week of the school year.

This position will provide a unique opportunity to see and participate in the operations of the New River Valley's only commercial Kosher kitchen. Roughly 12 hours a week will be dedicated to dishwashing and cleaning responsibilities, with an opportunity to branch into additional hours as an apprentice prep/production cook. This position will work directly with Head Chef Greg Herring, gleaning from his vast background in fine dining, kosher cooking, farm to table sourcing, high end catering, whole animal butchery and more.

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing, spraying off dishes and operating a commercial dishwasher, operating a standard 3-sink sanitizing station
• Sweeping, mopping, and cleaning drains
• Additional deep-clean tasks as assigned
• Potential to add production cooking tasks as time permits

Requirements

• This position requires the ability to stand for several hours at a time, bend at the waist repeatedly, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and lift up to 20 lbs overhead
• Some physical accommodations may be possible on a case by case basis.

General Qualifications

• Some commercial kitchen/food handling experience is preferred but not required.
• Attention to detail, organization, and excellent attendance is a must
• Ability to work Fridays 1-9PM and Saturday late night shifts or Sunday mornings.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

Please submit your resume highlighting relevant experience to be considered for this position.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Internship

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week

Ability to Relocate:

• Blacksburg, VA 24060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person