Job Description

Level Experienced Job Location CA - Hayward - Hayward, CA 94540 Position Type Full-Time Hourly

Salary Range $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Category Operations - Food Service

About Genuine Foods

At Genuine Foods, we create nourishing food environments in schools and workplaces by offering great-tasting and wholesome meals made from genuine ingredients. As a growing social enterprise, we leverage food to enhance health, productivity, and happiness. Our mission is to transform lives and build community through fresh, scratch-made food, exceptional service, and meaningful enrichment programs. Food service management is our core, but our achievements go beyond the plate, impacting our customers, partners, and dedicated team members.

Weekends, Part-Time Opportunity (AM or PM Shift)

The Utility / Dishwasher position is essential to maintaining a clean and organized back-of-house environment in a K12 school setting. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, from dishwashing to assisting with deliveries and kitchen organization. There are opportunities to learn culinary skills and advance your career. We are a supportive team that values respect and collaboration. The ideal candidate enjoys working with students and educators and prioritizes superior customer service.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collect used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas.
• Load and unload dishwashing machines.
• Wash specific items by hand (e.g., cutting boards, large pots and pans).
• Store clean dishes, glasses, and equipment appropriately.
• Assist with putting away deliveries and maintaining an organized back-of-house.
• Set up workstations before meal prep begins.
• Ensure a sufficient supply of clean dishes, glasses, and utensils, especially during peak hours.
• Monitor dishwashing machine operations and report any technical or performance issues promptly.
• Regularly remove garbage and sanitize the kitchen area, including the floor.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Dishwasher.
• Hands-on experience with industrial washing machines.
• Ability to follow instructions and assist with various tasks as needed.
• Strong time management skills.
• Attention to detail and adherence to sanitation rules.
• Availability to work in shifts.
• High school diploma is a plus.

Genuine Values:

• Trustworthiness: Integrity, transparency, reliability, consistency, and delivery excellence.
• Personal Accountability: Ownership in problem-solving, no excuses, learning from mistakes, and financial stewardship without sacrificing quality.
• People First: Human-centered solutions, teamwork, hospitality, empathy, and cultural responsiveness.
• Entrepreneurial: Adaptability, nimbleness, going the extra mile, and encouragement to try new things.
• Genuine: Commitment to real, tasty, scratch-cooked healthy food, authentic interactions, honesty, positivity, and professionalism.