Location: Village Market Deli
Hours: Part-Time, Hourly
Pay: $16.43 - $22.73

Job Function:
To wash, sanitize and dry all Deli cooking equipment from daily use in a timely manner. To always follow and practice the policies and procedures set by the TN Department of Agriculture. If main department’s expected duties are complete, they may be asked to assist in other areas as needed including, but not limited to prep, inventory and housekeeping.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

General

• Maintain a Christian and positive work atmosphere by precept and example;
• Follow all SAU and Village Market policies;
• Using the automatic industrial dishwasher to wash, rinse and sanitize all Deli cooking equipment which includes, but is not limited to pots, pans, bowls, slicers, choppers, mixers, cutting boards, knives and various cooking and serving utensils;
  • Some equipment may require hand-washing only
• Put cooking equipment away when dry;
• Always adhere to TN Department of Agriculture procedures and policies when it comes to washing, cleaning, sanitizing and drying in a food service setting;
• Notify Deli management of situations or problems, or suggestions that could improve logistics;

• Be conscious of next-day’s tasks and prep accordingly;
• Perform daily department-related cleaning tasks, as well as uncommon tasks during slow times;
• Perform all other reasonably business-related functions as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• A high school degree or GED equivalent is preferred;
• Previous dishwashing experience in a food service setting is preferred, but not required.

Language Skills:

• Ability to speak, read, write, interpret and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency.

Other Skills or Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Be a self-starter who displays speed, accuracy, neatness, cleanliness, and organizational skills and has the ability to motivate others to do the same;
• Approachable, friendly, positive attitude, and able to work well as a team member.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing, bending, and reaching;
• Must be able to withstand working with high water temperatures using provided gear and following safety procedures (such as wearing appropriate gloves when high temperature water)
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds with relative ease;
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to use food preparation utensils (knives, scoops, spreaders and spatulas etc.), operate food service equipment (food slicers, chopping bowls, mixers etc.), and an industrial dishwasher (will train as needed);
• Requires normal range of motion, hearing, and vision.

Working Conditions

• Most essential tasks are performed under louder than normal conditions due to the industrial
  automatic dishwasher;
• A normal work day requires being able to use an industrial automatic dishwasher, where water temperatures can reach 180F or more;
• Due to the nature of the job, the air temperature can be warmer than 72F, is usually humid, and while rubber floor mats are present, water is commonly on the floor;
• Work area is well-lit and ventilated;
• Being able to access and work in cold and sub-frozen temperatures (walk-in coolers and freezers) in a limited timeframe may occur;
• Access to break areas, storage areas, offices and employee restrooms requires ascending and descending a flight of stairs.

Special Requirement:
Must have a strongly expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and an SDA church member in good and regular standing.

Important Disclaimer Notice
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.