Dishwasher

Dishwasher

Reports To
Kitchen Manager

Job Summary
Wash and clean tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment. Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Activities & Responsibilities
Primary

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission Legacy Restaurant and its affiliates to include Mellow Mushroom, Burrito Gallery and The French Pantry: To provide a unique and extraordinary experience to all in a manner that earns loyalty from guests and team members.
• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using a dishwashers or by hand.
• Keep dishwasher clean and immediately report any functional or mechanical problems to the Kitchen Manager.
• Monitor dishwasher water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen.
• Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies.
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Sweep or scrub floors.
• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as required.
• Receive and store supplies.
• Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
• Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
• Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Supplemental

• Prepare and package individual place settings.
• Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies.
• Set up banquet tables.

Tools & Technology

• Carbonated beverage dispenser
• Commercial use:
  • dishwashers
  • glasswashers
  • pot-washing machines
  • power washers
• Drying and draining racks
• Domestic kitchen funnels
• Domestic trash compactors
• Hand trucks or accessories
• Handheld thermometer
• Lifts
• Remote reading thermometers
• Sinks
• Soap dispensing brush
• Wet mops

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to work in a hot, wet, humid, and loud environment for long periods of time.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)
• Able to lift, reach, bend and stoop
• Able to safely lift bags, cases and stacks weighing up to 60 pounds up to 30 times per shift.