Dishwasher and Utility Team Member

**Dishwasher and Utility Team Member**

**Department:** Kitchen Labor **Location:** Tysons, VA

**DISHWASHER AND UTILITY TEAM MEMBER**

* **NOW HIRING: FULL TIME**

* **EARN $600-$700 PER WEEK**

Our Dishwashers are integral to our restaurant operations and handle everything from maintaining clean tableware and dishes for our dining room and kitchen to supporting a safe and sanitary workplace and assisting with occasional food preparation. An entry-level position in our kitchen, these essential team members are part of our growing company and very often the first place we look when hiring new chefs.

Farmers Restaurant Group was **voted as one of the** across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Our restaurants are among the most booked in the nation on OpenTable. As a Farmers Restaurant Group team member, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being. **#FFTYSONS**

**WHAT OUR DISHWASHER AND UTILITY TEAM MEMBERS DO**:

* Load, run, and unload the dishwashing machine to machine specifications

* Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware and dishes for dining room and kitchen

* Wash and store all tableware and kitchenware

* Keep the dishwashing machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems

* Monitor dishwashing machine water temperature and chemical levels to ensure sanitary wash cycle

* Keep dish room clean and organized

* Monitor linen and trash containers and empty when appropriate

* Clean, sanitize, sweep, and mop all kitchen and dining room floors

* Checking for broken items and wet areas that may be hazardous and remedy, as necessary

* Handle tableware and dishes carefully to prevent breakage and loss

* Understand and follow proper rules of hygiene and food-safety measures

* Clean and sanitize food preparation and production areas, as required

* Maintain sanitation buckets with proper ppm dilution

* Flexibility during shift to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant

* Rotate and stock dishes to reduce wear and tear on resources

* Provide assistance to prep cook and other kitchen staff, as needed, especially during peak times

* Clean restrooms

* Follow all safety procedures

**WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A DISHWASHER AND UTILITY TEAM MEMBER:**

* Great entry-level position, no experience needed

* Prior high-volume restaurant experience a plus

* Able to work in a fast-paced, loud environment

* Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed

* Continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms in wet conditions

**WHAT WE OFFER OUR DISHWASHER AND UTILITY TEAM MEMBERS:**

* Flexible scheduling

* Benefits for full time workers after waiting period, include: paid time off and health coverage (medical, dental, vision)

* Discounted shift meal and generous discount when dining as a guest

* Employee wellness initiatives, including company massage therapist

* Training and career growth opportunities

* Free online mental health therapy (unlimited text messaging and two optional 30-minute live video therapy sessions per month) through our partner, TalkSpace, for all employees and their immediate family members