Job Overview
Work at the SOAR Café. SOAR Café & Farms is a non-profit in Jackson, Michigan. SOAR exists to provide healing, housing, and employment for women survivors of human trafficking, sexual abuse, and trauma. We are looking for hardworking and friendly individual that will be engaged in their job role and our mission. You’ll be working for a company that values its employees, is looking to give back to the community, and provide a safe work environment committed towards growth and leadership for every employee, and an amazing dining experience for all who come to enjoy a meal.
We are seeking a motivated, energetic, reliable Dishwasher/Food Prep team member to join our kitchen team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety standards within an intentional hospitality setting.
Duties
- Operate dishwashing equipment efficiently to clean all cookware, utensils, dishes, and kitchen tools in accordance with food safety sanitizing procedures.
- Wash dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen tools, supporting the line cooks.
- Assist with trash removal and proper disposal of waste
- Restock dishes into their designated place
- Sweep and mop dish station leaving area clean at the end of the shift
- Assist with food preparation tasks such as chopping, slicing, assembling ingredients, and portioning to support the culinary team.
- Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen by regularly cleaning workstations, floors, and storage areas following sanitation guidelines.
- Supporting catered events and meetings with bussing and cleaning.
- Handle manual tasks including heavy lifting of supplies and equipment safely while adhering to proper lifting techniques.
- Support food safety management practices by following all health and safety standards related to food handling and sanitation.
- Operate basic kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, and refrigeration units with proper training.
- Ensure compliance with good hygiene and safe food handling procedures
- Understanding of food preparation techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Knowledge of food safety sanitizing procedures and proper handling of food products.
- Familiarity with dishwashing processes, including manual washing and machine operation.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene in the kitchen environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospitality setting while supporting team efforts.
Join us in creating memorable dining and guest experiences by ensuring our kitchen remains safe, clean, and efficient! Your dedication will help deliver outstanding service while building your skills in a vibrant culinary atmosphere.
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
