Dishwasher

Department: Back of House

Location: Bento Cafe

Job Title: Dishwasher

Reports To: Back of House Shift Lead and above

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Type of Employment: Full Time or Part Time

Minimum Hours: 15 hours/week

General Description:

The dishwasher helps to keep the kitchen running smoothly by making sure everything is clean, organized, safe and sanitary. When the kitchen is busy, equipment such as plates, bowls, glasses, silverware, pots and pans will need to be cleared and cleaned quickly for the team to use again. Minimum side work such as peeling vegetables or putting away deliveries will also fill time in each shift.

Essential Function:

• Operate dish machine and triple compartment sink
• Wash pots, pans, plateware and smallwares
• Maintain organized appearance of working areas, equipment, and storage areas
• Clean areas such as floors, trash cans, dish pit, etc
• Wash and disinfect kitchen appliances, work surfaces, and walls
• Launder rags and aprons as needed
• Unload and properly store deliveries to the kitchen
• Basic food preparation (slicing meat, cutting and cleaning vegetables)
• Prepare and cook rice
• Assist other stations with prep work or cleanings
• Maintain and checks chlorine test strips
• Complete assigned tasks including opening, midshit, and closing duties

Menu Item Preparation:

• Complete hot and cold food preparation assignment accurately, neatly, and in a timely fashion
• Prepare food throughout the day as needed, anticipating and reacting to guest volume
• Maintaining appropriate portion control and consistently monitoring food levels on the line

Food Safety Requirements

• To act in accordance with all Health, Safety, and Hygiene regulations set forth by the DBPR, FDA, and DoH
• Complete and maintain a working knowledge of the Food Safety Manager Certification program
• Maintain the required level of hygiene standards set forth both legally and by the company handbook
• Ensure that employees maintain a clean and pressed uniform
• Enforce proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards while storing, preparing, and cooking food
• Reduce unsanitary behaviors exhibited by staff, i.e. touching their face, improper hand washing, etc.

Company Policies

• Be aware of company and departmental objectives and assist in achieving them
• Properly enforce all policies listed in the Employee Handbook
• Enforce all policies and procedures set forth by the Department Lead and Store Manager
• Understand the company chain of command and how to address issues
• Be ready to work free from the influence of both illegal and legal controlled substances.
• Represent the company when wearing the uniform in public
• Represent the company on all social media platforms

Equipment

• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment, small or large scale
• Cleaning equipment, as assigned, thoroughly and in a timely fashion according to your Department Leads guidelines
• Maintain your own personal equipment used to fulfill your job i.e. knives, uniform, shoes up to standard as listed in the company handbook
• Upkeep company equipment and report any malfunctions to the Department Lead or Store Manager

Physical Requirements:

• Maintain good physical health
• Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for extended periods of time
• Must be able to perform repetitive movement of legs, arms, hands, and fingers
• Have the ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to guests and other employees in order to ensure standards of quality are met consistently
• Have the ability to communicate in the primary language(s) of the workplace
• Ability to transport and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. numerous times throughout the shift
• Ability to stand exposure to smoke, steam, high temperatures, humidity and extreme cold
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Be well rested and attentive when working

Preferred Experience and Education

• Minimum Age: 16 years
• Able to use kitchen equipment
• Basic training of all kitchen stations
• Must be able to take direction and delegate responsibilities
• High school diploma or equivalent required