Job description

Open Arms of Minnesota Position Description:

Dishwasher (St. Paul Campus)

Organizational Summary:

Open Arms of Minnesota (OAM) is a nonprofit that prepares and delivers healthy, nutritious food to people living with life-threatening illnesses. Our mission: by providing food as medicine, we nourish our clients and build community.In our state-of-the-art kitchen, OAM staff members and more than 3,500 volunteers create meals specifically designed for our clients’ nutritional needs. We use fresh and, whenever possible, organic ingredients, including produce from our own Open Farms gardens. Volunteers deliver the meals throughout the Twin Cities metro area to approximately 3,000 clients, caregivers, and dependents annually, providing nourishment and hope for families dealing with life-threatening illnesses. There are no fees for any of Open Arms’ services. Open Arms is a volunteer-driven organization and is culturally unique in our high commitment to an excellent volunteer experience.

To learn more, visit www.openarmsmn.org

Open Date: April 25th, 2023 Closing Date: Until filled

Position Overview:

This hourly position contributes to the fulfillment of Open Arms’ mission by providing ongoing janitorial, organization and kitchen prep tasks, with responsibility for janitorial, routine organizing, sanitizing, and assistance throughout the kitchen. These tasks include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing kitchen supplies, utensils, and other areas of the kitchen. In addition, support the kitchen team by providing kitchen preparation including inventory control, receiving orders, and cooler, freezer and dry storage organization. As with all OAM staff positions, this team member is responsible for ensuring that volunteers and interns have an exemplary experience during all interactions with Open Arms, and this team member is expected to consistently maintain a high level of customer service to all guests, clients, and fellow team members. This role requires reliable transportation to our St. Paul location.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate all dishwashing equipment safely and correctly.
• Clean and sanitize the dish room, all kitchenware including pots, pans, utensils, baffles, hoods, and additional equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance, cleanliness, and stocking of kitchen storage areas, including refrigerators and freezers.
• Responsible for removing all kitchen trash and ensuring that recycling and compost procedures are being followed.
• Responsible for washing, drying, and storing all linens and aprons.
• Maintain a work environment that is safe, respectful, and productive for everyone.
• Manage and organize current cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Other related duties as assigned by Food Services Manager.

Requirements:

• Experience in the high-volume commercial kitchen environment.
• Strong janitorial skills.
• Great organizational skills.
• Drive and ability to learn new techniques and skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to the changing needs of the business.
• A demonstrated commitment and understanding of high customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High work ethic and demonstrated reliability.
• Ability to be energizing, contributing to a positive team environment.
• Ability to keep composure while working under pressure during busy periods.
• Flexible schedule with ability to work occasional weeknights or weekends.\
• Ability to adhere to attendance and punctuality requirements, to meet time-sensitive client and business needs.
• Sensitivity and commitment to diversity and ability to work respectfully with wide array of co-workers and members of the community.
• A passion for the mission and values of Open Arms.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Able to frequently lift and carry food, beverage, and other items up to 50 pounds and able to transport up to 70 pounds.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, and twist. Requires full range of motion, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected vision, full color vision, sense of smell and taste, and hearing to normal range.
• Able to operate standard kitchen dishwashing equipment.
• Able to operate standard office cleaning machines such as floor scrubber, carpet cleaners, loading dock materials.

Reports to: Food Services Manager

Location: Saint Paul, MN 55107

Pay Rate:$18.00 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week, Saturdays may be required

To apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter detailing pertinent experience to:

OAM HR

• Email: jobs@openarmsmn.org
• Fax: 1-866-499-1630
• Mail: 2500 Bloomington Avenue S, Minneapolis MN 55404

Benefits:
This position is eligible for an excellent comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/life/ STD/LTD insurance, employee assistance program, paid Holidays, and personal time off (PTO), retirement plan with employer match program. Employee-paid vision plan, voluntary life, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance are also available.

Open Arms of Minnesota is committed to hiring and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that leverages the skills and talents of all employees in our organization, regardless of race, gender, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, disability, or socioeconomic status. We encourage all individuals with direct or transferable experience to apply for our open positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Paul, MN 55107: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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