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Kenton - Portland, OR

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Job Title: Dishwasher Reports to: Deli Manager Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt Schedule: Varied Overview: The Dishwasher position is responsible for cleaning all pans, pots, dishes, utensils and other items to ensure a smooth running and efficient kitchen. They provide additional support for stocking, cleaning, and rotating product. May also provide additional support for food prep to Prep Cook and Deli Manager. Must be self-motivated, and carry a sense of ownership for the department including safe food handling practices that are maintained and adhered to at all times. Be able to work a variety of shifts within the Deli and have flexibility with shift needs. Job Functions: Daily Responsibilities • Attends to cleaning all dishes, pans, etc… as needed. • Receives, stocks and stores all product according to procedure. • Maintains a clean, safe work area by frequently cleaning all equipment, including but not limited to work space, coolers, utensils, cutting boards, etc… • Completes assigned duties throughout the day with the highest level of efficiency possible. • Regularly rotates and checks all “pull dates” of kitchen prep ingredients. • Accurately records product/ingredient items to be donated. • Operates slicer, wrapping and cooking equipment. • Contributes to the organization being financially fit in order to grow the business and benefit our communities. • Practices open, positive communication and conflict resolution with co-workers. • Observes shift operating hours at all times as scheduled. Quality & Safety Standards • Recognizes and handles ingredients in accordance with common Food Handler’s Guidelines. • Maintains integrity of in-house quality, wholesome, fresh and value added products while helping the department meet margin goals. • Addresses food safety concerns immediately with regard to the products in the department, equipment and food health concerns. • Maintains equipment and supplies. • Observes the regular HAACP and temperature logs within coolers and cases and immediately reports failures to store management. • Follows quality control and rotation guidelines. • Maintains compost and recycling practices. • Understands the need to be financially fit in order to grow the business and benefit our communities.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience: • Experience with dishwashing in retail grocery industry or restaurant a plus. • Demonstrates proficient knife skills a plus. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Regularly lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. • Regularly working in areas that can be wet and slippery. • Regularly required to stand, bend, climb and reach. • Repetitive arm and hand movements, manual dexterity to wrap, package and stock product up to 30 pounds. • Requires standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, and climbing on a step stool. • Exposure to extreme temperature changes. • Requires vision for working with sharp knives, slicer, box cutter and related equipment will need to determine spoiled or damaged product.

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Important Notice: The job duties, responsibilities, requirements & conditions, physical requirements and work environment listed in this job description are examples of the tasks that a staff member may be required to perform. Green Zebra Grocery reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to require staff members to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of business change. Green Zebra Grocery gets its name from a small, flavorful tomato that grows particularly well in the NW and we are hoping to do the same. We combine healthy, flavorful, local, natural and organic foods with the convenience of being a small store. We have a great deli with lots of delicious grab-n-go foods cooked from scratch along with a small produce, grocery, beer and wine department- pretty much everything the big guys have but since we are smaller, we only have room for the good stuff! Our Values Embrace Transparent Communication Support Local Family Farms Offer Servant Leadership Be Change Agents Seek Efficiencies Have Fun & Be Yourself! To learn more about Green Zebra Grocery, please visit us at www.greenzebragrocery.com or www.facebook.com/GreenZebraGrocery .