Bright Futures for Youth (BFFY) is hiring for the role of Dishwasher. This is a paid internship position for a person who is eager to learn more about how to work in a commercial kitchen and grow their work skills to be part of a culinary team. This role will require a CA ServSafe Food Handler’s Certification, which is included in the training for the internship.
Previous experience is desired but not necessary. The applicant will receive training in a variety of skills and responsibilities to become an integral part of our Kitchen and Nutrition Program, serving after-school meals to school-age youth Monday through Friday, with occasional additional events. This is a part-time, non-exempt internship ranging from 20-25 hours per week through December 31, 2025, and is supervised by the Kitchen and Nutrition Program Manager and Assistant Manager.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Washing and sanitizing cookware and serviceware
Sanitizing equipment
Sweeping & mopping floors after service
Weekly deep cleaning
Additional duties may include as needed (training provided):
Proper cooling and storage of ingredients and leftover food
Commercial food preparation
Barista service
Meal service- serving our youth with a smile
Special event prep and service
Working alongside and guiding our BFFY volunteers
Inventory management
Skills & Qualifications:
A positive, growth mindset
Able to work well on a team and independently, and to cooperate positively with coworkers, supervisors, and youth served by BFFY programs
Punctuality
Ability to stand for extended periods and to lift 50 lbs safely, possibly multiple times a day
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to switch tasks as needed and prioritize multiple tasks
Good problem-solving skills
Because this is a grant-funded internship, the grant requires that the intern be between the ages of 16 and 30.
Compensation:
This is a part-time, non-exempt internship ranging from 20-25 hours per week through December 31, 2025 with possibility to extend into a permanent position.
Pay range is $16.50-18.50 per hour.
Paid Time Off (PTO) with accrual starting first day of work
Mileage reimbursement at Federal reimbursement rate, if doing work-related driving and have required insurance coverage