Dishwasher

About the role

Come join the Outback family as a Dishwasher, where you will be responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the dishes and small wares at the restaurant. Dishwashers are also responsible for trash disposal and linen bag removal. A Dishwasher will make sure the washed items meet the rinse and wash temperature criteria for each state. You’ll help provide each customer with an AUS-SOME dining experience by showcasing our food on perfectly clean plates and silverware.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining organization and flow while washing dishes and utensils.
• Practicing food safety and sanitation.
• Restocking kitchen and cook line as needed throughout the shift.
• General cleaning of the restaurant.
• Pace and organization of dish execution.
• Clear understanding and full knowledge of how the dish machine runs and all its chemical components.
• Understanding procedures for changing out water and chemicals as needed.
• Keeping the floors clean and dry.
• Keeping the plates and smallwares clean.
• Maintaining and inspecting food receiving, preparation, production, and storage areas to ensure health and safety regulations are always adhered to.
• Correcting unsafe practices or conditions and notifying management.

Requirements

• 1+ year BOH experience in a full-service restaurant preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Team player.
• Must be available to work a variety of opens, swings, and closes.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
• Vision abilities to include distance, close, color, depth, and peripheral, as well as the ability to adjust focus.
• Regular use of hands to finger handles or feels objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Life Insurance.
• Meal Comp Benefits (when eligible).
• Paid day off after 90 days of employment.
• Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas Day.

About the company

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian-themed restaurant that opened in March of 1988. We take food seriously without forgetting the fun and are proud to do things uniquely while striving to positively impact the lives of our people, whom we call “Outbackers.” We believe if you treat people “Just Right,” success is sure to follow. It’s a culture of respect and camaraderie that breeds enthusiasm. We start by indulging each customer like a guest in our own home and commit to the success of every Outbacker by training them to the best of their ability.

Out West Restaurant Group was awarded the International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Award in 2022 for exemplifying excellence in local community service.