Job Title: Dishwasher
Department: Main Dining Room, Ranger Room, Red Mill Kitchen
Reports to: Chef de Cuisine
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Prepared by: Executive Chef
Date: September 2020
Summary: Responsible for general cleanliness and organization of the kitchen dish area and other Food and Beverage kitchen prep areas. Wash and properly store all cooking utensils, china equipment, flatware and glassware. Able to perform essential functions in an efficient and organized manner while openly communicating with front of house and back of house team members.
We cannot consider H2B applicants for our 2021 season
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Washes all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to applicable food safety
and other codes and regulations. - Polishes all silverware, platters and chafing dishes.
- Handles all china and glassware carefully to minimize breakage.
- Stores all dishes and other wares in proper areas.
- Cleans dish machine and dish area according to pre-established schedule.
- Maintains inventories of soap, chemicals and paper towels in the kitchen area.
- Washes and polishes all stainless steel in the kitchen including shelves, dish cabinets,
ice machines, coffee area, refrigerators and walk-ins. - Collects trash from kitchen areas; empties garbage cans and washes and re-lines with new bags;
breaks down boxes, crates and removes debris. - Examines garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware and other reusable items.
- Washes and cleans receiving, trash and other kitchen-related areas.
- Sweeps and mops kitchen floors.
- Performs other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and cleaning coolers, freezers and storerooms.
- Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
- Continuously inspects floors in kitchen areas to assure they remain clean, dry and clear of debris.
- Assists in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list.
- Cleans and safely stores all brooms, mops and other cleaning equipment in proper places.
- Uses all chemical cleaning supplies in a safe and careful manner.
- Helps food servers by prioritizing the washing of specified service items.
- Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.
- Communicates clearly and cordially with both front of house and back of house employees.
- Attends departmental staff meetings.
- Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Chef De Cuisine
- Report accidents, illnesses or “near-miss” incidents immediately to supervisor or supervisor on duty
- Knowledgeable of and proactively represent Hermitage Club Standards of Service
- Complete applicable required company, departmental and safety training as assigned by supervisor
- Adherence to the appearance/dress code of the department
- Assist other departments as necessary as defined by reports to supervisor
- Complete other duties as requested by your supervisor based upon business need.
Requirements:
- Food Safety Certification
- Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
- Work effectively in the absence of supervisor, self-directed work.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to read, write and understand English.
- Must exhibit a positive attitude and work in the capacity of your supervisor’s requests.
- Must be knowledge of and operate within the guidelines of the Safety Policy.
- If this position requires the need to operate a company vehicle, a MVR is required and will be paid for and submitted by employee to supervisor prior to the employee driving vehicle.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management or supervisor.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Required to stand for long periods of time and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
- The ability to, at times, work in a face paced environment. Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
- Continuous repetitive motions.
- Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.
Education and or Experience:
- GED or High School Education preferred
- At least 1 year experience working in a dishwashing or with a dish machine preferred