Dishwasher - Full-time / Part-time

The dishwasher’s primary objective is to provide a clean and safe kitchen area for our staff.  Must wash and clean
tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment. Keep equipment clean and organized. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Assumes 100% responsibility for the cleanliness of dishware
• Load, run and unload the industrial dishwasher
• Wash glassware and other implements by hand when necessary
• Handle tableware carefully to minimize breakage and loss
• Keep the dish machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems to the kitchen manager
immediately.
• Monitor dish machine water temperature and chemical levels to ensure sanitary wash cycle. 
• Empty and clean all trash receptacles
• Bag and haul kitchen trash to dumpster. 
• Clean food preparation and production areas as required
• Rotate dishes to reduce wear and tear on resources
• Clean dish storage
• Provide assistance to prep cook and other kitchen staff as needed, especially during peak times
• Perform opening, closing and side work
• Clean up spills or broken glassware immediately
• Follow sanitation policies at all times
• Report any mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sanitation or janitorial issues to appropriate parties

Qualifications

• Must posses a positive attitude and work well with other team members
• Be able to work positively under pressure in a fast paced time sensitive restaurant environment
• No experience necessary, but must be willing to train.
• Must be able to work unsupervised
• Excellent critical thinking and time management skills
• Ability to operate industrial machinery and frequently carry loads up to 20 lbs
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work in hot, humid environment and on your feet for 7-8-hour shifts
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed.

Work Wear Requirements

• Clean, restaurant industry specific non-slip shoes
• Socks must be worn