Dishwasher / Porter

Job Summary: The Dishwasher maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards for glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc. using machine and manual cleaning methods. The Dishwasher also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility. Essential Job Functions: • Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine • Sort and stack clean dishes, carry clean dishes to cooks’ line and other proper storage areas, rewash soiled dishes before delivering • Change dishwater in dish machine every hour • Wash pots, pans and trays by hand • Remove trash and garbage to dumpster • Set up or break down dishwashing area • Clean and roll/unroll mats • Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions • Sweep/mop floors • Assemble/disassemble dish machine • Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster • Conduct general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed • Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry • Notify manager and time dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) Required Experience: • Minimum 1 year dishwasher experience • Proper practice of sanitation and general hygiene • Ability to read and/or follow written and verbal instructions • Must be able to perform in a fast paced kitchen environment Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: • Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop. • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time • Be able to communicate clearly and effectively. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.