Craftsbury Outdoor Center Dishwasher / Prep Cook Craftsbury Common, VT · Full time Company website

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Sports, Sustainability and Stewardship

About Us:  

The Craftsbury Outdoor Center (COC) is a community-focused athletic training facility and outdoor destination located on a lakeside campus in Craftsbury, Vermont. Your familiarity with and enthusiasm for working and playing in a small and rural community will help the COC achieve our Mission: 

• To support and promote participation and excellence in lifelong sports with a special focus on Rowing, Cross Country Skiing, Biathlon and Running. 
• To use and teach sustainable practices. 
• To protect and manage the surrounding land, lake and trails. 

Position Summary:  

As an entry-level Dishwasher, you will provide support services to the Lead Cook(s) and the Executive Chef. Our dining hall operates seasonally, May-October and November-March, serving three meals a day to approximately 120 guests. Meals are served buffet-style.

Our kitchen serves guests, resident athletes, Olympians, coaches and staff members. This position requires a flexible schedule with willingness, availability and commitment to working during an evening shift(s), weekend day(s) and some holidays.

Full-time employment is considered at 28 hours or more. 

Pay:  

The starting pay for this position is $20 per hour.

Duties & Responsibilities:

·        Ensure cleanliness and appeal of back-of-house workspaces and front-of-house public dining areas to include prep counters, freezers, refrigerators, tables, salad bars, steam tables, and floors.

·        Follow ServSafe, Vermont Department of Health, and HAACP guidelines to ensure all food meets safety and quality standards.

·        Follow procedures for food waste recycling, cleaning, rinsing, and sanitizing all kitchen equipment, spaces, utensils, as well as guests’ plates, bowls, glasses, mugs, and utensils.

·        Vacuuming and mopping floors in the kitchen and the dining hall.

·        Load and unload laundry of towels, aprons, mop heads, etc.

·        Assist the Lead Cook in any tasks required to get meals out on time.

·        Communicate inventory levels of food and supplies to all teammates.

·        Attend weekly kitchen staff meetings.

·        With proven reliability and dependability, you may be taught/given Prep Cook responsibilities such as raw ingredient preparation, rotating the breakfast/salad bar, kitchen organization, and other tasks as assigned by the Lead Cook or Executive Chef.

Qualifications:

·        A high school diploma or GED coupled with a reliable and dependable work ethic.

·        A physical stamina to stand for several hours and lift at least 30 pounds.

·        Accepting constructive and respectful feedback.

·        Assist coworkers with the daily tasks of washing dishes, cleaning workspaces, service areas, and the dining hall.

·        Active listening.

·   Availability to work nights (approximately 1pm to 9pm), weekends, and holidays when scheduled.

Benefits: 

• Paid weekly.
• Pay differential of $2 per hour when working a weekend shift.
• Full-time employees receive: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D with 100% of premiums paid for by Craftsbury Outdoor Center.
• Combined Time Off accrues on day 1 of your employment. No waiting period to use.
• Simple IRA with match (up to 3%). 
• Employee Assistance Program. 
• A free daily meal in our dining hall (during your shift when COC is open). 
• Free COC membership for you and your family household covers all your trail use, plus fitness classes, gym use and other employee discounts. 
• 20% discount on retail items. 
• A Sports Massage Therapist on campus offers a free 30-minute session pending availability.  
• We also have a Chiropractor on campus. His availability varies, normal billing practices will apply (insurance accepted).  

“The benefits are amazing. Working in a beautiful kitchen makes all the difference in the world. This may sound strange, but we are like a family here in the kitchen.” 

~ Justin R. – Executive Chef – Received promotion from Lead Cook position - 2 years with COC.