Dishwasher

Job Description
If you have a passion for hospitality, connecting with people, and serving great food on the cutting edge of hot trends, Silver Diner is the place for you!

At Silver Diner, we believe in a culture where we put our people first and empower them to thrive both professionally and personally.

Our dedication to nurturing our growth through the growth of our people leads the industry for internal promotions, with more than 60% of our managers and ALL of our General Manager and Area Directors having been promoted from within. We offer more than a job for today. We offer a career path for the future!

OUR MISSION - TO BE THE BEST WE CAN BE!

• OUR PEOPLE - Our people are our most precious resource. Our success as a company is totally dependent on our people's success as professionals and individuals.
• OUR PRODUCT - We believe in executing our product 100% right and never serving any product to our customers, which doesn't meet these high standards.
• OUR GUESTS - The answer is yes. Now what is the Question?' We strive never to say no to any guest's request. We are passionate in our mission to deliver beyond what is expected.
• OUR GROWTH - We believe that growth and profits are an outgrowth of excellence in executing our mission. We will not grow at the sacrifice of our mission of executing excellence.

Dishwashers are the foundation of a successful restaurant. Neither the kitchen, or the dining room can function without clean plates and utensils. As a dishwasher, you learn about proper cleaning, health, and safety procedures in the food industry. You will also be an important part of a strong team and have the opportunity to learn and grow to other positions.

• Weekends and holiday availability is required for this position.
• This is a great position for anyone with limited experience.

We offer:

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401K plan. Employee Assistance Program.
• Perks: Meal Discounts. Gym membership discounts, work shoe discounts and more!
• Opportunity for Growth: We offer the opportunity for growth, including becoming a trainer, supervisor, and manager. Over 60% of our managers and 100% of our GMs were promoted from within.

Be a part of one of the busiest restaurants in America and grow with one of the hottest concept category leaders today!

About Silver Diner Development LLC:

• One of Washington Post's 'Most Diverse Places to Work'
• One of Full Service Restaurant Magazine's '20 Full Service Restaurants to Watch'.
• Winner of the 2020 TDn2K Best Practices Award for the Family Dining Category!
• Winner of the 2023 Blackbox Intelligence Best Practices Employer of Choice Award!

Silver Diner is a leader in the casual dining segment.

Our award winning Fresh & Local Menu with surprising flexitarian & healthy options bridges the gap between tablecloth restaurants and ho-hum fast food. We make our cuisine with the highest quality ingredients from our direct partnerships with over 15 local farms that focus on organic and sustainable farming.

We're looking for contagiously friendly and CARING people who truly love hospitality to be a part of our family. We believe in a warm, friendly atmosphere with a deep familiarity for our guests. It's a fast-paced and fun environment where everyone is enabled to achieve their personal best.

We firmly believe: People Are Our Most Precious Resource.

Job Description

The following position description is not all-inclusive and is subject to change.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Dishwasher & general Utility position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness & sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine & manual cleaning methods.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure:
  • All china, glassware, tableware, & cooking utensils are sparkling clean, stocked, organized & accessible
  • Walk-in, dish room & dry storage floors are maintained clean
  • Sort, rack & rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware & other cooking utensils
  • Sort & stack clean dishes. Carry clean dishes to line & other storage areas.
  • Change dishwater in dish machine every hour
  • Replace cleaning & sanitizing chemicals as needed
  • Assemble/disassemble & clean dish machine
  • Notify KM anytime dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures
  • Fill & empty three compartment sink with cleaning/sanitizing solutions as needed
  • Wash pots & pans by hand as needed
  • Remove trash & garbage to dumpster. Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant & garbage dumpster
  • Sweep & mop floors
  • Sort, distribute & stock food deliveries
  • Work as part of a team, communicating clearly and constructively.

BRAND DELIVERY:

• Be on time for work
• Maintain a positive, fun-oriented attitude to your work
• Keep yourself, your uniform and your work areas sparkling clean at all times
• Strictly follow all uniform standards
• Be on time for work
• Know and ensure delivery of Silver Diner Brand Service Standards

COST BALANCING:

• Handle dishes carefully to avoid breakage
• Strictly adhere to cleaning/chemical solution guidelines

Other Duties & Tasks:

• Perform any additional duties or tasks as reasonably assigned by managers.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Floors are consistently clean and free of debris
• Clean dishes are available in advance of need
• Feedback from team members on cleanliness.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Silver Diner values education from on-the-job learning demonstrated through consistent career growth as well as formal education. Must be able to understand workplace safety and understand labels on chemicals.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Prior experience is preferred but not required for this position

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Exceptional pride in maintaining cleanliness
• Organized
• Sense of urgency
• Able to multi-task
• Able to meet schedule requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work area includes: food, refrigeration, ovens, broilers, flattops, dish machines, steam tables, microwaves, knives, toasters, syrup dispensers, plates/bowls, slippery floors, and, at times, high temperatures. It is a physically intense environment requiring stamina and the ability to tolerate heat, walk-in coolers, lift/maneuver boxes & trash cans weighing up to 50 pounds, and stand/walk on hard surfaces for 10-12 hours per day. Able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe. Able to tolerate proper use of cleaning & sanitizing products.

Experience and Skills
No experience required.

Weekend and Holiday Availability is required.

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Job Benefits
We offer:

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401K plan. Employee Assistance Program.
• Perks: Meal Discounts. Gym membership discounts, work shoe discounts and more!
• Opportunity for Growth: We offer the opportunity for growth, including becoming a trainer, supervisor, and manager. Over 60% of our managers and 100% of our GMs were promoted from within.