Traditions Kitchen Utility

About the role

The primary responsibility is the washing of all restaurant dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, and equipment. The position also involves completing deep cleaning tasks as per a master cleaning schedule, maintaining equipment, and reporting any malfunctions to management.

Responsibilities

• Ensures customer satisfaction through prompt, efficient, and friendly service.
• Washes dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Restocks items in an organized manner.
• Deep cleans kitchen areas as per the shift cleaning schedule.
• Assists in keeping the entire kitchen clean and organized.
• Works with Steward as assigned putting freight away, using FIFO method.
• Daily maintenance of dishwasher equipment and reports any deficiencies to the Supervisor.
• Continuous maintenance of dishwasher and kitchen area as being clean and grease-free.
• During slow times, assists with utility maintenance cleaning as directed.
• Takes clean dishes, silverware, and all glassware to the dining room as needed.
• Promotes a clean, safe, and healthy work environment for employees and guests.
• Promptly reports all concerns to the supervisor.
• During overload or staff shortage time, may function in a busser or prep cook role.
• Complies with regulatory laws, employee handbook, department policy and procedures, safety codes, etc.
• Ensures that the operation of equipment, tools, and materials is handled safely.
• Promotes internal guest service standards through courteous and respectful behavior.

Requirements

• Works with water and chemicals.
• Fulfills written and oral instructions.
• Reads and understands product labels.
• Stands and/or walks for long periods; performs repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers; occasionally lifts and maneuvers 50 lbs.
• Effective communication skills – verbally provides instruction, responds to questions, and has exceptional interpersonal skills and abilities.
• Available to work all hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Exhibits a professional demeanor through appearance and by maintaining a positive attitude toward all employees and guests.
• Requires a criminal history clearance check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications

• Three (3) months experience working as a dishwasher.
• Trained in equipment deep cleaning.
• Ability to work unsupervised.