Prep Cook/Dishwasher

POSITION: Prep Cook/Dishwasher 

REPORTS TO: Sous Chef 

STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Exempt 

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Associate I 

UNION ELIGIBLE: Yes 

WORK ARRANGEMENT: 100% Onsite, 5 Days/Week 

LOCATION: Napa, CA 

SALARY RANGE: $21.44 - 24.31/hr 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled 

*Blind/visually impaired strongly encouraged to apply. 

About the LightHouse 

Founded in San Francisco in 1902, the LightHouse’s vision is a world where blind and low vision people flourish, and its mission is to promote independence, community, and equity created by and with blind and low vision people.  

LightHouse Values  

• Blindness Positivity: We take pride in our ability to navigate our lives as blind and low vision people. 
• Disability Justice: We recognize the inherent worth of every person and commit to advancing equity and interdependency. 
• Inclusion: We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to belong and live to their full potential, encompassing their identities, backgrounds, and abilities. 
• Excellence: We provide the highest-quality services and products, and we continuously learn, improve, and innovate. 
• Empowerment: We encourage self-determination, independence, and autonomy. 
• Compassion: We make efforts to understand one another, and we treat every person with dignity and respect. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations
• Mustpossessorhave the ability toobtain a valid CA food handler permit
• Demonstrated basic math and counting skills
• Ability to follow directions and a willingness to ask clarifying questions
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays
• Ability to communicate in written and spoken English
• Interest in learning and expanding skill set
• Compliance with dress code requirements
• Employment subject to satisfactory background check
• Valid Driver’s License.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate dishwashing equipment to ensure thorough cleaning of dishes, glassware, and silverware
• Wash pots, pans, kitchen utensils, and other equipment following proper procedures for cleanliness and sanitation
• Maintain cleanliness throughout all Back-of-House (BOH) areas, including sweeping, emptying trash, mopping, deck brushing, and squeegeeing
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the dishwashing area
• Assist kitchen staff with food prep as directed
• Maintain cleaning and temperature logs
• Uphold high standards for work areas and personal hygiene
• Perform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines
• Maintain excellent customer service and a positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Other duties, as assigned by manager

EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE:

• Rack Turnover: Load, Wash, and Unload a FULL rack of dishes on pace of 3 mins per rack
• Sink Washing: Hand washing items with proper 3 compartment sink protocols, maintaining a wash rate of 45 seconds per item
• Sanitation Compliance:
• Spotless Rate: Maintaining a spotless rate of 95 percent of the time on all dishes washed the first time.
• Cleaning: Complete all cleaning logs pertaining to role, to acceptable standards once a shift.
• Soap Usage: Using correct soaps, and cleaning chemicals 100 percent of the time.
• Storage: Put away 100 percent dishes cleaned on shift
• Disposal: Check all garbage once and hour and empty if 75 percent full.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Capable of significant walking over uneven terrain
• Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods (up to 8 hours)
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift/move 50 pounds
• Manage physical activities such as standing, bending, stooping, stretching, daily exposure to the sun and heat, and varying environmental conditions
• Ability to safely work with sensitive materials and/or chemicals
• May be asked to work at other locations on occasion.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

LightHouse is an equal opportunity employer.  LightHouse policy and the law prohibit discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, ancestry, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, age (40 and over), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions), marital status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, denial of Family and Medical Care leave, height and weight, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.  Our policy and the law prohibit co-workers, third parties, supervisors, and managers from engaging in such conduct. 

We strive to maintain a scent-free environment and a drug-free workplace.  Employees are expected to behave in accordance with these objectives.