At Mustard Seed Market & Cafe, we believe what you put in and on your body matters. That’s why everything on our shelves is made with real, natural ingredients, without the artificial additives. We’re committed to ingredient transparency so you can make informed choices for yourself and your family. It’s all part of our mission since 1981 to support a healthier lifestyle, every step of the way.

Job Summary

Washes and stores all pots, pans, and utensils in accordance with policy and procedure. Maintains area floors and walls ensuring thorough and consistent sanitation practices are conducted.

Responsibilities

• Operates dishwashing machine, making sure it is in proper working condition and reports dishwashing machine problems to the appropriate supervisor.
• Scrapes all pans and pre-washes before putting into washing machine. When washing is completed, empties tank, cleans inside and out with soapy water.
• Washes pots by hand using prescribed amounts of soap and disinfectant. Ensures all food, grease, and residue is removed.
• Changes water as needed for best results.
• Air-dries all items before storing. Stores in neat fashion and rotates stock so all items are used regularly.
• Maintains pot and pan storage area including surrounding floors and walls.
• Maintains a sanitary work station. 
• Helps keep kitchen area clean and helps keep trash off the floor.
• Sweeps, washes or mops entire Market Kitchen floor as directed and before end of shift.
• Removes all trash to appropriate areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Working Conditions

Works in a non-smoking, normal store environment where there is not physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise, etc.

Equipment Operated

• Dishwashing Equipment 
• Trash Compactor
• Bailer

Education And Experience (E = Essential D = Desired)

• High school education or equivalent or current enrollment is strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal skills

Physical Requirements

• Bending
• Reading
• Walking
• Carrying 50 lbs.
• Reaching
• Prioritization skills
• Hearing (Auditory)
• Twist
• Work with little supervision
• Lifting 50 lbs.
• Sight or peripheral Vision
• Grasping
• Operating Equipment
• Communication (Verbal)
• Standing (up to 8 hours)