Dishwasher - Whiskey Joe's Port Richey

Company Overview:

Whiskey Joe’s has shared its unique waterfront dining experience at our various locations in Florida since 1985.

We are able to provide a one-of-a-kind beachfront experience with the help of amazing team members like yourself that believe in delivering a 5-star experience to our fellow team members, guests, partners and community.

The Whiskey Joe’s team is high energy and is a naturally fast-paced environment. From serving our guests vibrant hand-crafted cocktails at the bar to over-the-top appetizers on the beach; to hosting special events for any celebration in our tiki-bar or event pavilion; to ensuring every day that ends in “Y” is a celebration... We assure you there is a never a dull moment at Whiskey Joe’s!

Benefits:

Not only do you get to share your passion and abilities with the company and our guests, but we offer a variety of opportunities and benefits to our team members as well:

· 24 hours paid Sick Time renewed yearly

· Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions

· Employee Meals – Free meal for every eight-hour shift

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance

· Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year

· Moral (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company’s values.

· Numerous opportunities for growth and advancement

· Full time employees qualify for comprehensive health plans, employer-paid life insurance, supplemental benefit plans, 401k with annual employer match, Lifestyle Savings Accounts, Rolling Holiday Paid Time Off

Pay: $13 - $14 / hour

Job Summary:

Dishwashers contribute to the efficient and effective administration of the restaurant experience by supplying guests and employees with tableware that has been cleaned and sanitized according to established standards. Key responsibilities washing, placing, setting up and maintaining clean tableware, receiving, replenishing, and rotating stock according to established back-of-house standard operations manuals. Dishwashers are highly knowledgeable of all Company safety and sanitation policies, procedures, and protocols, and are flexible in responding to operational needs with a “can-do” approach.

Essential Job Duties:

• Washes, places, sets-up and maintains tableware (i.e., plates, utensils, glassware, etc.) in accordance with cleaning and sanitation standards, back-of-house operating manuals, and IDPRP manual.
• Receives, replenishes, and rotates stock according to established back-of-house standard operating manuals.
• Performs all cleaning and sanitation of all kitchen-related items and equipment, designated spaces and waste materials.
• Responsible for setting up dish machine in the morning and closing down machine in the evening, reports and troubleshoots dish machine malfunctions.
• As requested by management, performs other work activities to support the safe and efficient operation of the restaurant.

Education, Experience and Behavior Requirements:

Education and Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED required or 1 year of experience

Work Behaviors:

• Exemplifies the Company’s values (PRIDE)
• Demonstrates a responsive, caring and respectful approach in all personal interactions with others
• Wears approved manufacturer certified slip resistant or non-slip shoes at all times while working
• Complies with all safety and sanitation, code of conduct, work rules and management instructions, deadlines, policies and procedures
• Complies with all hygiene and personal grooming requirements
• Arrives to work on time in designated restaurant uniform
• Fosters a workplace culture of hospitality, respect, safety and sanitation
• Participates in all required trainings and completes all required examinations
• Team player and can-do mindset in supporting all business operational needs

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to operate dishwashing machinery
• Basic interpersonal and communication skills in order to effectively engage others verbally
• Ability to listen and speak in basic English in order to maintain effective communications in the performance of essential job functions
• Ability to read and comprehend basic data sources, written work instructions, policies, procedures and other work materials in English in order to perform essential duties in accordance with safety, sanitation and operational standards and trainings

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting, moving and carrying of plate ware, cleaning equipment, garbage etc. weighing up to 70 pounds in the back-of-house
• Regular and prolonged standing and walking to wash dishes, move garbage, etc.
• Frequent use of hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms
• Constant bending, stooping and turning to place dishes in machine, etc.
• Constant exposure to hot and damp temperature fluctuations

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check.