Dishwasher

Job Title- Dishwasher/Kitchen Porter

FLSA Classification/Pay Type -Non-Exempt, Hourly

Salary Grade - TBD

Reports To- Executive Chef or Sous Chef

Date Created or Revised- 04/04/2025

Summary

The Dishwasher/Kitchen Porter is responsible for washing dishes and pans, polishing glasses, taking out trash, keeping the kitchen clean, and assisting with basic food preparation as instructed by the chef.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Washes dishes and kitchen utensils and pans, as needed.
• Sweeps, mops, and cleans surfaces in the kitchen, as needed.
• Takes out trash and replaces trash can liners in kitchen, as needed.
• Learns about and participates in basic food preparation, as instructed by the chef.
• Adheres to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation.
• Complies with all food and general safety standards, policies, and regulations.

Other duties

• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Great work ethic
• Desire to learn

Supervisory responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work environment

• Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
• Occasional work outside for special events, including barbecues, outside buffets, etc.

Physical demands

• Ability to bend, stand, and stoop for long periods of time, and working long hours in hot, busy conditions
• Ability to work with water, dishwashing machinery, and cleaning products and tools on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift and move objects of up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis
• Ability to negotiate uneven, outdoor surfaces
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, including hot and cold weather

Travel and Remote Work

• This position requires on-site work on a regular basis
• Travel to and from the main worksite (daily commute) is at the expense of the employee and is not considered time worked
• Travel between sites during the workday is considered time worked

Required education and experience

• Ability to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen employees, and employees from other departments.
• Safe Food Handling Certification (we can provide this course)

Preferred education and experience

• Experience as a dishwasher and/or prep cook

Additional eligibility requirements

• None

Work authorization

• This job is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

It is the policy of William Chris Wine Company to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.