Dishwasher

Dishwasher **Dishwasher**

* Isle Royale Resorts, L.L.C. - 800 East Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI

* Full-time

* Salaried / Hourly: Hourly

* FLSA Type: Seasonal

* Employment Category: Seasonal

**Company Description**

Experience the northwoods at remote Isle Royale National Park, located in northwestern Lake Superior. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, Isle Royale is home to moose, wolves, loons, beaver, fox, and other small mammals and birdlife. Lake Superior and the island's inland lakes offer excellent fishing and photographic sites for viewing pristine forest and waterways. Diving opportunities abound to many shipwrecks of Lake Superior.

Rock Harbor Lodge provides visitors accommodations and we employ team members in our dining room, snack bar, gift shop, dockside store, marina, motor boat, kayak and canoe rentals, guided fishing and sightseeing tours, and other fun and fulfilling positions. Join us for a summer in this unique National Park!**Job Description**

The **Dishwasher** helps assists with operational success by ensuring all cookware (pots and pans), dishes, utensils and glassware are clean and available in a timely manner. Responsible for organizing, stocking and storing all cleaned dishes and other assigned areas.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS:**

* Load, unload and operate the dish washing machine; add proper amount of dish-washing liquid/chemicals as needed.

* Follow all procedures necessary to keep the dishwashing machine operating at health department standards.

* Properly store and organize clean pots, pans, dishes and utensils in proper areas.

* Notify the Kitchen Manager when the necessary dish-washing liquid/chemicals or supplies are running low and need to be ordered.

* Check, sweep and/or mop all floors to keep clean and free of debris.

* Check and clean all drains empty and rinse drain screens/traps as needed to keep free of debris.

* Check and restock all hand-washing stations with necessary supplies such as soap and paper towels, etc.

* Clean, sanitize and polish all food areas and stainless-steel surfaces daily or as needed.

* Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

* Receive incoming food deliveries and help store food items in proper places as necessary.

* Clean assigned areas after each meal session including bus tables to remove dirty dishes, wipe down/clean tables, chairs and empty trash bins, etc.

* Scrub and clean ovens, as needed.

* Assist Cooks with food preparation and service as needed.

* Follows all Kitchen, health, and sanitation procedures.

* Knows and follows all company, Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Programs and policies.

* Works extra shifts and hours as required.

* Assists in other departments as needed.

* Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

* Read, write and speak basic English.

* Act in a professional manner in stressful situations.

* Knowledge of proper use of cleaning chemicals, supplies and proper cleaning techniques.

* Must understand and follow proper food preparation standards and techniques.

* Knowledge of or ability to learn all local and state sanitation requirements.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:**

* Must be able to understand normal conversation and accurately communicate information.

* Ability to stand and walk on paved, unpaved, uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces for extended periods of time.

* Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, squat, twist, turn, push, and pull repetitively; Reach down, forward and overhead frequently.

* Must be able to work in cold (walk-in freezers), hot (dish-washers, ovens, cooking equipment), humid and wet (dishwasher) areas.

* Able to use cleaning supplies including harsh chemicals and cleaners such as oven cleaner and general cleaning solutions.

* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.

**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:**

* High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent, or previous Kitchen, Hospitality, or related work experience, or equivalent combination of work experience and education preferred.

**Additional Information**

*Isle Royale Resorts, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.*