Dishwasher

The Dishwasher works hard behind the scenes to ensure the kitchen area is clean, safe and sanitary at all times. This is essential in delivering a high quality culinary experience for our residents. The dishwasher maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, pots, etc., using a machine and/or manual cleaning methods. This position reports to the Culinary Supervisor or Culinary Service Director and resides in the Culinary department.

Responsibilities

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
• Sort and stack clean dishes.
• Carry clean dishes to cook’s line or other proper storage areas.
• Wash certain pots, pans, trays, dishes and utensils by hand with specified soap and water as directed by the Culinary Supervisor or Culinary Service Director.
• Sweep kitchen floors, ensure kitchen floor is sanitized and take trash out.
• Mop stockrooms and report any hazardous situations in the kitchen to the Culinary Supervisor or Culinary Service Director.
• Adhere to all sanitation and safety standards.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Culinary Supervisor or Culinary Service Director.
• Exhibit regular attendance, punctuality, and dependability.
• Support team goals and assist co-workers as needed, including welcoming new associates and residents.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of dish cleaning practices and dining etiquette.
• Knowledge of proper food service sanitation techniques.
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen preferred.

Skills

• Work Ethic: Values hard work and achieving goals; takes pride in work-related activities and acts professionally and respectfully.
• Detail Oriented: Pays attention to small details and understands their importance in tasks.
• Time Management: Uses time effectively and efficiently, prioritizing work activities independently.
• Customer Focused: Dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer needs, building trust and maintaining effective relationships.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Frequent exposure to hot water, garbage disposals, and cleaning chemicals.
• Frequent exposure to heat and cold.
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements including simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Occasional sitting, with constant walking and standing.