Dishwasher
Employment Type : Full-Time
Description
The Dishwasher’s primary role is to maintain a sufficient supply of clean dishes. The Dishwasher is a restaurant support professional who works with speed and efficiency to maintain sanitary and stocked dishware to ensure an extraordinary guest experience.
Summary of Essential Functions
- Operate a commercial dishwasher to clean and sanitize dishes and cookware, which includes bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and working with cleaning agents
- Hand rinse and scrub dishware, pots and pans
- Organize, dry, polish and restock glasses, dishware and cookware in an efficient manner and with care to not break dishes and glassware
- Sweep and engage in general cleaning of the kitchen area
- Empty garbage and recycling on a consistent basis
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the walk-in pantry
- Participate in the weekly deep cleaning of the kitchen which includes moving kitchen equipment and thoroughly cleaning behind it
- Participate in the organizing the receiving of kitchen inventory
- Inspect glassware and dishware for smudges, chips, or stains
- May be exposed to allergens such as nuts, seeds, soy, shellfish, and dairy
Qualifications
- Dishwashing experience in a high-volume restaurant preferred
- High school diploma (or equivalent) encouraged
- Able to read documents and written instructions to understand sanitation requirements, safety rules, equipment operation and maintenance, policies, and standard operating procedures
- Certification in food safety and sanitation a plus
- Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and some holidays
- Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- High energy and stamina.
- Able to work within a fast-paced, highly mobile, yet small space environment Able to stand, kneel, bend, and walk for up to 8 hours per day
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Able to withstand temperatures up to 105 degrees
- Able to communicate effectively in the primary language of the work location
- Ability to perform essential functions to company standards with reasonable accommodation