Dishwasher

We are looking for Dishwashers to join our team!

About the role

The Dishwasher’s primary responsibility is to collaborate with the Chef/Sous Chef in maintaining a clean environment. The Dishwasher follows and ensures compliance with food safety handling policies and maintains an organized and hygienic work area, including personal hygiene procedures. The ideal candidate must be able to become thoroughly familiar with and able to comply with Lawry’s appearance standards, safety procedures, and the overall operation of our kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Consistently meet Lawry’s standards for quality and professionalism; conduct yourself in accordance with Lawry’s Code of Ethics.
• Comply with all employment-related policies and procedures, including accurate records of hours worked, breaks, and communication of shift changes.
• Respect and maintain company property and assets.
• Adhere to Lawry’s uniform and appearance standards.
• Maintain proper food handling and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrate safe work habits, particularly in relation to knife handling.
• Wipe up spills to ensure kitchen floors remain clean and dry.
• Maintain a safe workplace by keeping work areas clean and free of debris and hazards.
• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glassware, tableware, and cooking utensils, then place them in racks for the dish machine.
• Prepare the dish machine for use and load dishes to be cleaned.
• Operate the dish machine and restock dishes and glassware in appropriate locations.
• Rewash soiled dishes before delivering them.
• Clean the work area at the end of each shift.
• Put away food and kitchen-related purchases.
• Maintain kitchen floors, spills, etc., during shifts.
• Perform extra, periodic cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Remove trash and garbage to the dumpster and maintain cleanliness of the outside trash area and loading dock.
• Polish silver and burnish silverware as needed.
• Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Perform general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed.
• Perform minor maintenance in the kitchen and throughout the restaurant.
• Notify the Manager if the dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperature.
• Avoid touching clean dishes after handling dirty dishes without washing hands first.
• Assist other co-workers and departments to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Express and exchange ideas in spoken and written English.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Lawry’s Restaurants, including family history, locations, service hours, and frequent diner benefits.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and cooperation with co-workers, management, vendors, and suppliers.
• Be dressed in a clean, designated uniform and acceptable footwear, ready to begin at the start of all scheduled shifts.
• Assume other co-worker’s duties during off-peak hours when staff is reduced.
• Attend all mandatory co-worker meetings, training, informational, and education sessions.
• Report all damaged or malfunctioning fixtures and equipment to the Manager on duty promptly.
• Report all accidents or unsafe conditions to the Manager on duty immediately.

Requirements

• At least one (1) year of previous experience as a Dishwasher in a high-end dining establishment.
• Current Local/State Food Handler’s Training Certifications as required.
• Satisfactory physical and mental health to perform job requirements and work with the public in compliance with food service health and safety regulations.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the assigned position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to stand and walk for up to eight (8) hours during a shift (with limited breaks).
• Able to carry up to 100 lbs. and exert up to 150 lbs. of force without straining.
• Able to sustain repetitive motions of legs, feet, waist, back, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Available and willing to work all scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Capable of communicating with others in spoken and written English.
• Basic math proficiency.
• Able to wear the required uniform.
• Able to listen and follow instructions carefully.
• Capable of following basic recipes.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Basic familiarity with computers and calculators.

Qualifications

• Shows confidence, energy, and enthusiasm with a professional, clean appearance, and a friendly, helpful demeanor.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; some college or culinary education is beneficial.
• Able to read scales.

Benefits

• 401K
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous dining discount
• Daily co-worker meal
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

$18-$19/hour