Part Time Cafeteria Dishwasher - Pot Washer

Gr. New Bedford Reg Voc Tech High School

School Year Position –  2- 3 hours per day (10:00 to 1:30 estimate)

Position Purpose: This position is responsible for performing routing duties in connection with the operation of a school cafeteria and washing pots, pans, and small wares used in the food preparation and delivery. 

Essential Functions:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

1. Set 3 bay sinks up for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing.
2. Turn on and fill the pot washer machine
3. In the main kitchen hand wash pots, pans, small wares from breakfast and lunch production.
4. Load soiled sheet pans and pans in the washer.
5. Clean sinks and sink room at the end of day 
6. Put clean pots and pans on the shelf.
7. Sweep the area of the pot washer.
8. Report all equipment breakdowns to the cafeteria manager.
9. Responsible for ordering all cleaning products and chemicals needed for the dishes and pot washer. 
10. Perform any other duties assigned by the Cafeteria Manager.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

High School Degree required or GED.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

Knowledge:  Cafeteria and sanitizing knowledge. 

Ability:  Ability to collaborate with others, ability to communicate effectively, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all school employees, students, teachers. Ability to learn and safely and effectively use facilities, equipment and materials.  Ability to communicate effectively, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all school employees, students, teachers, parents, and vendors.  Ability to work independently.

Skills:  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Must demonstrate effective knowledge of and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.  Willing and able to perform assigned duties in a manner that is sensitive to different personalities, respectful of the role and authority of school leaders, sensitive to community dynamics.  A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Have the desire and skill to work with a diverse community in a meaningful and genuine manner. Culturally Proficient leadership skills including visioning, active listening, coaching, facilitation, and use of data for decision making. 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is frequently required to stand, communicate, or hear; occasionally required to walk, must be able to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.  Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.  

Supervision:

Supervision Received: Works under the direct supervision of the Cafeteria Manager

Supervision Given: None.

Job Environment:

• Work is performed under typical school cafeteria conditions; the environment is moderately noisy.   
• Interacts with other school staff, teachers, and students.    

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employers and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

Mission and Values. The mission of the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical  School District is to provide education that is rigorous, relevant, and meaningful to each student  in a safe and supportive environment, resulting in academic, career and technical excellence.  This experience encourages lifelong learning, fosters mutual respect, and instills social  responsibility, respect for diversity, equity, inclusion and responsible citizenship. Our core  values are preparation, passion, and perseverance. For information about Greater New Bedford  Regional Vocational Technical School District please visit our website at gnbvt.edu 

 The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District is an equal opportunity  employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard  to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,  gender identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

The Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School District does not discriminate  on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender  identity, age, homelessness, immigration or veteran status in its education programs and  activities, including admission to or employment in such programs or activities.