Dishwasher

Company Overview

Prezzo is owned and operated by managing partner Edward Pozzuoli and award-winning restauranteur Burt Rapoport who has been operating restaurants in South Florida for over 30 years. If youre looking to make some money in a fun, exciting and upbeat environment then this job is for you.

Job Summary

As the Dishwasher, you ensure our guests experience is complete with spotless tableware.

Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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. Carries clean dishes to cooks line and other proper storage areas. Rewashes 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.
• General restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed.
• Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry
• Must notify Manager anytime dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.
• Other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Walks and stands during entire shift.
• Must be able to read labels on chemicals.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures
• Lift and carry racks or stacks of dishes, glassware and other utensils, weighing up to 30 lbs., up to 50 times per shift.
• Lift and empty trashcans weighing up to 150 lbs., with assistance, up to two times per shift.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing and lifting.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The work that dishwashers do is physically demanding. They are on their feet much of the time. Dishwashers must work well under pressure and exercise tact and patience when dealing with other employees and customers. Because the restaurant serves the public and are open on weekends and at night, Dishwashers may work longer, irregular hours.
• The description of the physical demands and the work environment characteristics here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform and those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand Lift and carry racks or stacks of dishes, glassware and other utensils, weighing up to 30 lbs., up to 50 times per shift. While performing the duties of the job they may lift and empty trashcans weighing up to 150 lbs., with assistance, up to two times per shift. Work indoors 80%; outdoors 20%.
• While performing the duties of this job, hazards may include, but are not limited to, cuts from broken glass and metal cans, burns, slipping and tripping. They are required to frequently wash their hands. They work in a hot, damp environment

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive salaries
• Paid time off
• Benefits
• Energetic, focused and collaborative work environment

Only local candidates will be contacted; there is no relocation for this position. Immediate Opening.

We Encourage a Diverse Workforce: Prezzo believes that a diversified group of associates contributes to a culture of values, team spirit and company growth. We feel this helps us to adapt to and embrace the diverse cultures and beliefs of our customers and the communities in which we live, work and do business in. If youre looking for a company that respects your unique merits, professionalism, and skills, wed like to talk to you.

We thank all that apply, but only those candidates who meet the position requirements will be contacted. Prezzo conducts all employment-related activities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local employment discrimination laws.