Worker-Owner Candidate (Dish focus)

A rare opportunity to join our cooperative!This listing is for primarily dishwasher and bussing responsibilities, but we encourage cross-training for other roles (prep, BOH line, FOH expo) and higher compensation is available to cross-trained worker-owners.Hours: 28 to 40 hours/week, including weekends. Two consecutive and consistent days off. Must be willing and available to work up to 40 hours when needed.Mirisata is Oregon's first Sri Lankan restaurant, the world's first vegan Sri Lankan restaurant, and Portland's only worker-owned restaurant.This is a unique opportunity to become an equal worker-owner of a profitable cooperatively-run business. We are doing things very differently from how restaurants are typically run, so we re looking for folks who are excited to work together to build a thriving business with strong collaboration and communication.Desired Experience & QualificationsThese are not requirements -- we'll work with the right person to build up their skillsDemonstrated ability to work well in small teams, particularly in restaurant or food service settingsAn interest in vegan cooking, Sri Lankan or other Asian foods, and/or worker-owned cooperativesSome dishwashing experienceAbility and interest to cross trainRequirementsConfident, friendly, and effective communication skillsAbility to multi-task, self-manage, and work well under pressureWillingness to observe COVID safety measures including masks and rapid testing after known exposureMultnomah County Food Handlers card + OLCC server permitAbility to lift up to 50 lbsPosition ResponsibilitiesAs worker-owners, we all contribute wherever is needed and avoid hyper-specialized roles. However, we do each have certain tasks that we re primarily responsible for. For this role, those include:Bussing and cleaning tablesWashing dishesPutting away dishesThoroughly cleaning dish pit every nightCooperating with 2nd dishwasher when shifts overlap (Fridays and Saturdays)Other responsibilities may occasionally include:Basic veg prep, cooking, and reheatingAssisting with cleaning product inventoryDeep cleaningBenefitsKaiser Health/Dental Insurance (50% as a candidate, 100% as a worker-owner)Bi-annual $75 reimbursement for kitchen shoesFree shift meals + leftovers to bring homeWorking to build your own wealth instead of a faceless investment group'sTrial Period for Worker-OwnershipNew workers participate in a one year trial period before becoming full worker-owners. During the first 6 months, you'll learn the floor and get your footing. At 6 months, you get a $2/hr raise and get invited to participate in decision-making conversations, though will not have a formal vote. After 1 year, you become a worker-owner, gain a vote, become eligible for task-based pay differentials (higher pay for people who know how to do more tasks) and a split of any profits. The trial period may be terminated at any time by 2/3rds vote of the current worker-owners. Most discussions and decisions happen on Slack. Our operating agreement dictates various voting thresholds required to make different decisions, though we always strive to make decisions on a consensus basis.We particularly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, women, and other people who may have felt excluded or uncomfortable in traditional restaurant settings.Please include a short note explaining your interest, resume, and three references (can be former co-workers, not necessarily bosses).