Dishwasher

Essential Functions

• Consistently and sufficiently meet Lawry’s standards, providing and exuding quality, and professionalism; and conducts himself or herself in accordance with Lawry’s Code of Ethics.
• Comply with all of Lawry’s employment-related policies and procedures; including accurate records of hours worked, breaks, communication of shift changes, tardiness or absence; and behavior consistent with the company’s desire to maintain a workplace free of incidents of co-worker harassment, discrimination, drug or alcohol abuse.
• Respects and maintains Company property and assets.
• Adheres to Lawry’s Carvery uniform and appearance standards.
• Maintains proper food handling and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrates safe work habits, particularly in relation to knife handling.
• Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain clean and dry.
• Maintains a safe workplace by keeping work areas clean and free of debris and hazards.
• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware, and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through the dish machine.
• Prepare machine for use and dishes that are to be run through the machine.
• Operate dish machine.
• Restock dishes and glassware in appropriate locations.
• Rewashes soiled dishes before delivering.
• Clean up work area at the end of each shift.
• Put away food/kitchen related purchases.
• Maintain kitchen floors, spills, etc. during shifts.
• Perform extra, periodical cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Remove trash and garbage to the dumpster.
• Maintain cleanliness of outside trash area and loading dock.
• May polish silver and burnish silverware.
• Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
• Sweep/mop floors.
• General restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed.
• May perform minor maintenance in the kitchen area and throughout the restaurant.
• Never touches clean dishes after touching dirty dishes without washing hands first.
• Assists other co-workers and departments with their duties as needed to ensure guest satisfaction.

Position Qualifications

• Show confidence, energy, and enthusiasm with a professional, clean appearance, and a friendly, helpful, approachable demeanor.
• Satisfactory physical and mental health to perform the requirement of the job, and to work with the public in compliance with applicable food service health and safety regulations.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the assigned position with or without reasonable accommodation, and within company policy.
• Able to stand and walk for up to eight (8) hours during a shift (with limited breaks); carry up to 100 lbs. and exert up to 150 lbs. of force without straining; and sustain repetitive motions of legs, feet, waist, back, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Available and willing to work all scheduled shifts within the priority scheduling and seniority systems as established at each location, including working weekends and holidays.
• Capable of communicating with others, able to express and exchange ideas in spoken and written English in an average manner.
• Basic math proficiency.
• Able to wear the required uniform.
• Able to listen and follow instructions carefully.
• Capable of following basic recipes.

Experience

• At least one (1) year of previous experience as a Dishwasher in a high-end dining establishment is required.
• Must be able to read scales.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Local/State Food Handler’s Training Certifications as required.

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some college or culinary education is beneficial.