KITCHEN DISHWASHER

About the role

The Dishwasher ensures the kitchen has a steady supply of clean plates, bowls, silverware, pots, pans, and glasses. Duties include prioritizing loads of crockery and kitchenware, hand-washing dishes, loading the dishwasher, and placing dishes to dry. They unload cutlery and dishes brought to the kitchen by Bussers and organize them into trays. Larger pans and pots may occasionally need to be washed by hand if the commercial dishwasher cannot accommodate them.

Responsibilities

• Clean dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and glassware
• Prioritize and load dishwasher efficiently
• Hand-wash items not suitable for the dishwasher
• Unload and organize dishes brought by Bussers
• Take garbage and trash to the dumpster area
• Wash work areas, refrigerators, cooking equipment, walls, and floors
• Assemble, maintain, and break down the dish machine
• Respond to emergency situations to ensure safety

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times a day
• Ability to place items on both low and high shelves
• Ability to work in hot and damp environments