Dishwasher

Description:

To assist in the cleanliness and efficiency of the front-of-the-house area in order to maintain a productive and comfortable atmosphere in which to provide exceptional guest service. The bus person/dishwasher works under the Front of the House’s general direction. He/she is responsible for bussing tables, cleaning all restaurant areas, maintaining dish room organization, washing and storing dishes, and assisting servers in their basic operations.

Job Duties:

• Assist in the removal of dirty dishes from tables during and after guests’ meals.
• Assist in the cleaning of tables, chairs, windows, floors, highchairs, boosters, booths, spice caddies, and pie racks.
• Keep dishwashing areas organized, including washing dirty dishes, returning clean dishes to designated areas, emptying slop buckets/garbage cans, taking garbage to dumpsters, and setting up, breaking down and cleaning the dishwashing unit.
• Maintain cleanliness of parking lots and building exteriors.
• Communicate with servers/hosts to ensure dining room efficiency and guest service.
• Assist in stocking wait stations with silverware, cups, ice, and plates.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of janitorial closet and cleaning supplies.
• Assist in the clean-up of any spills or accidents.
• Assist in restaurant maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager including store specific opening, closing, and side work procedures.

Requirements:

1. Education: Some secondary education.
2. Experience: Entry-level position.
3. Age: Must be at least 16 years old.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Stamina to stand up to 5 hours at a time.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and walk at a moderate pace.
• Strength to lift and carry bus objects that may weigh up to 20 lbs. or more.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of restaurant layout and basic safety concerns.