The Janitor / Dishwasher assists in the daily operations of the kitchen and dining spaces, including cleaning, sanitizing, collecting dishes from the dining area, loading, and operating the dishwasher, daily cleaning of dining rooms, floors, bathrooms, and perimeter of building.

Essential Functions :

• Adherence to FISH / Open Table policies and procedures.
• Supportive collaboration with clients, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Maintenance of cleanliness in dining rooms, floors, bathrooms, and building perimeter.
• Proper operation of dishwasher, washing, and drying of dishes and utensils.
• Garbage and recycling removal and area maintenance.
• Daily cleaning duties and scheduled deep cleaning.
• Reporting maintenance issues to management.
• Support in various areas of food service operations.
• Assistance with packing Meals-on-Wheels.
• Attendance of Open Table staff meetings.

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a busy kitchen and promoting teamwork.
• Hold a valid Food Handlers’ card or be prepared to obtain one within 14 days of hire.
• Sound knowledge of food safety standards.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Safe use of kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Capability to lift 40 pounds.

About FISH :

FISH strengthens communities and creates opportunity by addressing hunger now and working toward a future without it. Along with community partners and generous public and private support, FISH welcomes all people to food, education, and wellness services.

Partners know that FISH values every dollar and every minute supporters invest in building community wellness. FISH will continue to nurture stronger central Washington communities with innovative thinking and a passion for compassion that clients feel with each visit.

Through the generosity of FISH’s donors and the efforts of the staff and volunteers, in 2022 FISH was able to : Provide 23,313 individuals with more than 1.

5 million pounds of food from FISH’s Ellensburg Food Pantry and Mobile Pantry distribution sites.Provide 550 families with diapers, formula, and other baby essentials from the Diaper Bank.

Provide Christmas gifts for 832 children and seniors.Serve 50,620 meals to Kittitas County seniors through our Senior Nutrition and Meals on Wheels programs.

Reopen Community Lunch service to anyone in need of a meal.Help provide 5,000 weekend meals to children at risk of hunger on weekends.

Provide 11,743 meals county-wide to children during the summer break from school.Provide education on the benefits of good nutrition and healthy eating to children and adults.

Educate people about Basic Food (SNAP) benefits and register many of them for services

Last updated : 2024-05-07