Dishwasher/Prep Cook

Why Work with Us?

For many people, it's the opportunity to work for an inclusive, local, values driven business that provides healthy, delicious, and sustainable foods to their community; it's also about people - the ability to work with a great team to create amazing customer experiences. Whatever your reason for joining us, know this, working with us makes a difference!

Position Summary:

Dishwasher / Prep Cooks will wash dishes and utensils, prepare ingredients for cooking, and ensure the kitchen is clean and well-stocked while following safety and quality standards.

Duties include dishwashing, food preparation, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and adhering to health and safety regulations.

This is a union position.

Location:740 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106

Schedule: Friday, Saturday and Tuesday or Wednesday shifts. Current shifts available may vary between 8am - 8pm. Flexibility required to meet business needs.

Qualifications: 

• Communication: Able to communicate well with customers and staff in a timely and caring way  
• Teamwork: Able to be flexible to support the changing needs of our team and department
• Work Independently: Able to complete tasks with little direction 
• Detail Oriented: Attention to details, accurate work, able to find and correct errors 
• Diversity Awareness: Able to respect people from all different backgrounds and abilities  
• Dependability: Ability to show up each day in a timely manner ready to work  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Food Service: Commercial kitchen dishwashing and/or food industry experience 
• Multilingual: Communicates in more than one language 

Benefits: Our pay and benefits focus on meeting the financial, health, and wellness needs of our staff. They include:

• 20% employee discount
• Competitive paid time off and paid volunteering
• 401(k) matching
• Low-cost health insurance premium options, and FREE access to primary care and mental health counseling for those enrolled in our medical insurance
• EAP
• On Demand Pay

We offer exceptional perks including:

• Free food "buddies"
• Employee referral bonuses
• Dress code that allows for inclusivity and creativity

Physical and Working Requirements:

The position involves frequent stationary tasks, along with regular movement within the kitchen and storage areas. Frequent positioning is required to access both low and high shelving, equipment, and products. The job also entails the frequent movement of containers weighing up to 50 lbs. Dishwashers/ Prep Cooks constantly prepare and handle items and may occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to reach high shelving. Dishwashers/ Prep Cooks will utilize various equipment including but not limited to knives and mixers.This role requires exchanging accurate information in person. Additionally, Dishwashers/ Prep Cooks will occasionally work in a walk-in cooler and be exposed to sanitizer, cleaning products, and loud noises.