Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Position Summary ... Dishwashers are responsible for cleanliness, organization, and sanitization of all flatware, tableware, dishware, pots, pans, equipment, and actively performing cleaning and maintenance tasks in all areas of the building in a safe manner. Dishwashers also perform basic and skilled prep work including, but not limited to, the washing, peeling and cutting of vegetables, blanching, scaling ingredients, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
• Prior experience as a dishwasher and ability to handle high volume, fast paced work load in a restaurant environment preferred
• Working knowledge of health regulations, sanitation procedures and ability to safely work with cleaning products
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment
• Basic knife skills and/or a willingness to learn
• Strong work ethic, team player, and exceptional guest service skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
• Aptitude to resolve problems
• Polished presentation
• Ability to take direction from others
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds.
Overview of Responsibilities
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitization of dishes, tableware, glassware, pots, pans, utensils and equipment through manual and machine cleaning methods, and actively participating in cleaning and maintenance in all areas of the building
• Scrape and sort dishes before loading them into a dishwashing machine for cleaning
• Monitor dish machine water temperature during sanitary wash cycle
• Unload dishwashing machines, sort, put away all items in proper storage units
• Maintain cleanliness, safety of all work areas, and operate all machinery in a safe manner
• Basic and entry skill-level prep work
• Sweep and scrub kitchen floors to ensure a clean and tidy work area
• Remove garbage and discard in designated area/ dumpster regularly
• Maintain adequate levels of detergents and other cleaning supplies
• Stock supplies such as food items and utensils in kitchen and storage areas
• Moving supplies or equipment from a storage area to work area
• Maintain dishwashing machine and report any mechanical faults to management
• Stock and arrange kitchen utensils and dishes in an orderly manner
• Handle glassware and other fragile tableware to prevent breakage
• Use designated rags to polish all glass and stemware to remove streaks or spots, as requested by Management
• Attend staff meetings as needed
• Clean and Maintain all Restrooms
• Exhibit hospitality and provide positive guest experience when involved in guest-facing interactions
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance.
• Perform all other reasonably assigned duties.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive Rate, Paid time off, 401K, healthcare options available.
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