Dishwasher

About the role

The Dishwasher will be responsible to sort, wash, and return dishes and utensils to food operations with the restaurant and maintain a clean and efficient work station. Expedite clean dishes and utensils to the cook line and other areas of Food & Beverage on an as needed basis. This position reports to: Kitchen Manager and/or General Manager (varies by location).

Responsibilities

• Properly fill and maintain dish machine according to manufacturer's standards.
• Maintain cleanliness standards of machine according to health department guidelines.
• Receive, scrape, rinse, and rack dishes and utensils; Unload dish machine, stack, store, and return dishes and utensils to proper area of kitchen;
• Empty garbage cans in dish area and throughout kitchen as needed;
• Sweep and mop floors in dish room and kitchen.
• Clean and dry floors to avoid slip/fall accidents and replace floor mats;
• Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard restaurant cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards;
• Wipe down counter tops and preparation areas in order to maintain a clean, efficient operation;
• Restock area with required supplies;
• Maintain condition and cleanliness of work area;
• Handle cleaning chemicals according to prescribed safety standards;
• Assist with the lifting and moving of food carts, dish storage racks and other kitchen equipment as directed by management;
• Set up equipment stations in designated areas so service staff can carry out their functions;
• Support any member of the dishwashing and service staff when needed;
• Perform other such duties as may be assigned by Kitchen Manager or General Manager.

Requirements

• Flexible and accessible work schedule that includes late evenings, weekends and holidays as dictated by business needs;
• Some exposure to the food & beverage industry, preferred;
• The ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, team environment;
• Positive attitude with excellent communication skills;
• Must process a high level of cleanliness, sanitation and personal hygiene;
• Ability to remain calm under stress;
• No prior experience required.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.