Dishwasher - Full-time / Part-time

Job Description

• The dish and general utility position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, using the dish machine and manual cleaning methods.

Essential Functions:

As a Dishwasher, your job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware, and other cooking utensils and place them in dish racks to send through the dish machine.
• Sort and stack clean dishes, transport clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas.
• Washes pots and pans by hand in 3-compartment sink following the correct order of wash, rinse & sanitize.
• Set-up and break-down dishwashing area properly, thoroughly cleaning the dish machine.
• Properly clean the dish machine following the proper procedure.
• Sweep & kitchen floors throughout the shift.
• Sweep debris & trash around exterior of restaurant.
• Dispose of the trash in the dumpster.
• Place recyclables in appropriate recycling container.
• Run trash & recyclables.
• Break down boxes.
• Maintain cleanliness of the back dock.
• Maintains cleanliness in all areas of the restaurant as needed.
• Other duties might include, but are not limited to: prep, meat grinding, onion ring breading, cutting half-sours, etc.
• Notifies a Manager immediately if a Guest is injured or has a complaint.
• All other duties as assigned.

Professionalism and Style Expectations:

The following is expected of every Team Member and Manager at Ted’s Montana Grill:

• Serves great food with great service and a great attitude.
• Projects and assignments are completed thoroughly, professionally and with care in a timely manner.
• Adjusts to high pressure situations and is open to change.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Conducts themselves (acts & dresses) professionally at all times while setting the standard for all Team Members.
• Understands and communicates the TMG Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively and professionally.
• Works to resolve disagreements; is respectful of peers and co-workers.

Knowledge and Skills:

Special Skills or knowledge necessary for this position:

• Full-Service Restaurant Dishwashing Experience is desired.
• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills-Ability to be organized in a changing environment.
• Ability to maintain a calm professional demeanor during periods of uncertainty or crisis.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Daily physical requirements and/or number of pounds that may need to be lifted on the job:

• Lift and carry racks or stacks of dishes, glassware, and other utensils weighing up to 30 lbs. (up to 50 times per shift).
• Lift and empty trash cans weighing up to 100 lbs., with assistance (up to 20 times per shift).
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and lifting.
• Work indoors 90%, outdoors 10%.
• Must be able to read and fully understand labels on chemicals.
• Hazards include, but are not limited to, cuts from broken glass, knife handling, metal cans, burns, slipping and tripping.
• Frequent exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures, humidity and extreme cold.