Dishwasher/Prep Cook: The Dining Car Restaurant at Jubilee Railroad

We are seeking a Dishwasher/Prep Cook. This role will be responsible for keeping our kitchen clean and organized while assisting with food prep tasks. Youll help ensure that dishes are washed quickly and thoroughly, contributing to a smooth and efficient service and a positive guest experience. Youll join a culinary and front of house team that's dedicated to creating a destination dining experience centered around regionally-sourced, healthy, quality foods that honor both the land and local farmers.

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Our kitchen and restaurant philosophy emphasizes relationships with regional and organic producers, reflecting our commitment to environmental stewardship and community connection.

This position offers an opportunity to join our hospitality and restaurant team that is expanding and developing a 43-acre property, featuring historic caboose lodging, vintage cabins, a farm-to-table restaurant, scenic campground facilities, a year-round stream, a meadow for events, and connection to myriad hiking trails. We believe that every role in our restaurant contributes to creating an atmosphere of genuine care and hospitality.

Dishwashing Sanitation:
Operate dish machine efficiently during high-volume periods, ensuring proper temperature and chemical levels
Hand-wash delicate items, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment
Properly break down and clean dish machine at end of shift
Follow chemical safety protocols and maintain organized chemical storage
Monitor supply levels and report needs for restocking
Perform daily cleaning tasks including sinks, floors, walls, trash removal
Assist with weekly deep cleaning projects including hoods, floors under equipment, etc.

Food Prep and Kitchen Support:
Assist with basic food preparation including vegetable processing, portioning, and ingredient organization
Plate and garnish desserts according to presentation standards
Maintain organized walk-in coolers and dry storage areas
Follow proper food rotation and labeling procedures
Support line cooks during service periods as needed
Help prep ingredients for next day's service
Properly receive and store deliveries, following FIFO protocols
Assist with inventory counts and organizing storage areas

Maintenance and Safety:
Monitor equipment functionality and report maintenance needs
Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
Maintain clean and organized workspace
Assist in proper waste management and recycling procedures
Keep cleaning stations stocked and organized

Requirements:
Food handler's certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
Physical ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly and stand for extended periods
Comfortable working in hot/humid conditions
Reliable transportation
Basic math skills for measuring and portioning
Strong attention to detail and cleanliness standards
Ability to follow written/verbal instructions and standardized procedures
Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Prior kitchen experience preferred but not required - willing to train motivated individuals

Work Environment:
Fast-paced kitchen setting
Variable temperatures between dish pit and freezer
Extended periods of standing, bending, and lifting
Team-oriented atmosphere requiring good communication skills

Pay and Benefits --
Pay Range: $16.50 - $18.00/hour
Job Type: Part-time/hourly
Paid sick leave; Employee discounts on lodging, dining and retail items
Access to training and professional development

Work and training begins ASAP in Dunsmuir, CA