DISHWASHER / PREP COOK

As a Dishwasher / Prep Cook at the Crux Fermentation pub your primary role will be to clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils. Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand. Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.

Why work at Crux?

Become a champion of craft culture by joining a fun team environment at one of the busiest breweries in all of Central Oregon.

Compensation includes:

• Generous tip pool
• Discount on food, beverages, and swag
• Enjoy a free pint of some of the best beer in Oregon at the end of each work day (for those 21 and older)
• Flexible schedules

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS FOR DISHWASHER / PREP COOK (Performed with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area
• Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assist others in closing the kitchen.
• Assist in set-up and break down of station. Adhere to the General Job Duties and Kitchen Rules, the Department of Agriculture’s regulations, and the Culinary Teams standards and expectations of food quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Meet all timelines for preparation.
• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
• Sort and stack clean dishes. Carries clean dishes to cook's line and other proper storage areas. Rewashes soiled dishes before delivering.
• Change dishwater in dishwasher machine every hour.
• Wash boards and cask irons by hand.
• Remove recycling, compost and garbage to dumpster.
• Set up or break down dishwashing area.
• Clean and roll/unroll mats.
• Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
• Sweep/mop floors.
• Assemble/disassemble dish machine.
• Sweep up trash around exterior of tasting room and garbage dumpster.
• Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry and safe
• Work assigned packaging shifts as needed

QUALIFICATIONS FOR DISHWASHER / PREP COOK

• Passion – for the craft beer industry
• Enthusiastic, Energetic & Self-Motivated
• Organized – with excellent time management skills
• Team Player – with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Interpersonal Skills – ability to actively listen and cooperatively solve problems, relates well to others
• Good knowledge of principles of quantity food preparation, portion control and meal service
• Ability to follow menus and to adjust recipes to apply to quantity cooking
• Good knowledge of proper methods of handling and storing food
• Basic knowledge of most food allergies and what they entail
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
• Accuracy and speed in execution
• Knows and complies with restaurant best practices and procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Level entry position with potential to move up

JOB REQUIREMENTS DISHWASHER / PREP COOK

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Oregon Food Handlers Card
• Drug Free
• Reliable transportation for work
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening, weekends, and holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS DISHWASHER / PREP COOK

• Must be able to perform simple grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive hand and arm movements frequently
• Must be able to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and walk on uneven surfaces on an occasional basis
• While primarily an indoor job, must be able to walk outside in a variety of weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, heat)
• Must be able to work in hot, cold, and wet environments
• Must be able to climb stairs both inside and outside and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to use a ladder, i.e., work at heights of 10+’ above grade