NOTE: This is a non-residential, seasonal (May - October) position. Before submitting your application, please read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Omega Seasonal Staff Experience
Omega’s seasonal staff experience offers the unique opportunity for individuals to contribute professional skills and compassionate customer service while thriving in a vibrant learning-oriented environment.
Contribute Meaningful Work – Join a team of people who are passionate about contributing to a meaningful cause.
Learn and Grow – Enjoy access to specially designed Holistic Education Program classes, trainings, and events.
Immerse in Nature – Explore Omega's beautiful 250-acre campus and amenities.
Seasonal Staff Commitment
We seek individuals who are committed to providing exemplary work in support of our mission, and who model our values – Holism, Community, Sustainability, Service, and Integrity. Seasonal staff members represent Omega as excellent stewards of professional and compassionate service. Each interaction with workshop participants, faculty and fellow staff members, creates the Omega experience.
Job Description
Dishwasher, Non Residential: non-exempt, full-time; on average 35 hours per week. Reports to Dishwasher Utility Supervisor.
Summary
Omega Food & Beverage is a large full-scale food production facility. It produces up to 2500 mostly plant-based meals per day as well as a breads and desserts for both the Dining Hall and Café.
All dishwashers are directly accountable to the Dishwasher Utility Supervisor and Dining Hall Management.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Maintain & clear dishes from dish return window during meals.
Maintain & clear dish wash counter area during the shift.
Rinse and rack items to be sent through machine.
Operate dish machine as directed by Supervisor.
Replenish soap and rinse as directed by Supervisor.
Return cleaned items to correct storage spaces.
Organize storage spaces as needed.
Alert Supervisor to any issues preventing them from completing job assignments.
Wash, rinse & sanitize large kitchen items in pot wash area as directed by Supervisor.
Maintaining cleanliness of dish area & pot wash.
Check in with Dining Hall & Kitchen management before closing down the dishwasher area.
Turn off, drain, disassemble & clean dish machine as directed by Supervisor.
Clear, wash & sanitize dishwasher counter area.
Remove mats, sweep & mop dishwash area.
Provide support to other kitchen stations as needed (including Dining hall and Kitchen Prep).
Requires working around knives and hot steam; carrying hot pans
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position functions in Omega's Dining Hall/Kitchen on the Omega Campus.
This is a full-time position, 35 hours a week. Weekend and evening availability are required. Schedules may vary based on operational needs, and flexibility is essential to ensure adequate coverage during peak times and events.
Work Details
This position functions in Omega's Kitchen/Dining Hall on the Omega Campus.
This is a full-time position, 35 hours a week. Weekend and evening availability are required. Schedules may vary based on operational needs, and flexibility is essential to ensure adequate coverage during peak times and events.
Physical Requirements
Ability to frequently move items that weigh 30-50lbs for various needs.
Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Ability to traverse a hilly campus in diverse weather conditions
Ability to position self to perform diverse job tasks as necessary
Ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Ability to workin a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Ability to observe details at close range.
Required Experience/Qualities
Timely, reliable and service oriented individual.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Team player.
Alignment with Omega's mission, goals and core values.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Compensation
Seasonal staff work full-time for six months, between early-May through late-October. Seasonal staff receive a compensation package that includes:
This compensation package is at minimum equivalent to the New York State minimum wage.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Omega complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable New York State or local laws. Consistent with those requirements, Omega will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would allow the individual to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Inc. (“Omega”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, New York State, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. As a community of learners, we are committed to putting our organizational aspirations into practice, as outlined in our Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Statement.
Omega strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of actual or perceived race; color; creed; age; religion; national origin; citizenship status; sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions); gender (including gender identity); sexual orientation; disability; marital status; partnership status; familial status; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses; genetic predisposition; veteran’s status; military status; or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. All Omega employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
