WHO WE ARE: We are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 600 paid professional employees dedicated to helping those we serve. We provide compassionate care today for flourishing communities tomorrow. Founded locally in 1911, VOA Northern California & Northern Nevada is one of the largest providers of social services in the region, delivering a broad range of community-based services that transform lives while meeting immediate needs of families, individuals, veterans, seniors, and youth. In fact, VOA-NCNN provides shelter or housing to over 3,500 men, women, and children every night.

OUR MISSION: VOA puts faith into action by providing compassionate human services to empower individuals and strengthen communities. VOA aspires to create a world in which every person lives a life of emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being, filled with hope across Northern California & Northern Nevada.

PROGRAM AND LOCATION: VOA, a Certified Great Place to Work, is recruiting for Intern Dishwashers for our Central Kitchen team in downtown Sacramento, CA. Every day the Central Kitchen staff prepare, package, and deliver more than 1,000 warm, nutritious, made with love meals to fragile seniors, veterans, families, and shelter residents. Must have the flexibility to work irregular hours based on staffing needs; including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dishwasher is responsible for assuring quality service to all program participants in a compassionate and professional manner as it relates to the specific program objectives. The Dishwasher will demonstrate supportive interaction with program participants and team members and perform all work duties as required. Work is performed in a cost-effective and service-oriented manner as it relates to established organizational standards. 
  
OBJECTIVES/ACTIVITIES:

A. Responsible for performing daily work requirements to achieve the established objectives of the department.

1. Cleaning of dishes, pots, pans, flatware, and kitchen equipment, as well as floors and walls of the kitchen, storeroom, and dining area in an institutional kitchen facility.
2. Perform duties in a safe and sanitary manner.
3. Adhere to proper safety procedures for all equipment used in a kitchen.
4. Perform related duties as assigned.

EQUIVALENT EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

One year of related experience is preferred. This position requires demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions and to provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudices. General knowledge of issues and challenges unique to homelessness, substance abuse, young adults, minorities, and persons with disabilities is preferred. Specific knowledge and experience with the following are highly preferred:

• Sanitation and safety measures pertinent to institutional food service.
• Kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning, and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas.
• CPR and First Aid training, and T.B. testing may be required.    

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED:

Teamwork skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to assist other people
Organizational skills
Analytical and decision-making ability

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Lift and move up to 35 pounds
Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit frequently 
Kneel occasionally