This position is paid hourly. A Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning dishes in a food service environment to ensure that the kitchen has a steady supply of clean plates, bowls, silverware, pots, pans, and glasses. Their duties include prioritizing loads of different types of crockery and kitchenware, hand-washing dishes, loading the dishwasher and placing dishes to dry. Washing dishes at a professional level is different than in your own kitchen. Many restaurants and facilities have large, commercial quality washers able to wash several trays of dishes quickly. Dishwashers unload the cutlery and dishes brought to the kitchen by Bussers while loading and organizing them into trays for the washer. Commercial dishwashers are not always able to accommodate larger pans and pots so they may occasionally need to be washed by hand.
Responsibilities for Dishwasher
· Scrape, rinse, and load dishes and utensils into dish machine
· Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss
· Wash and sanitize all pots, pans, utensils, glassware, silverware, and dishes
· Assists Bussers and Servers in keeping bus cart and bus cart trash emptied
· Unload dishes and utensils from dish machine.
· Prepares dining areas and kitchen for next shift by cleaning and restocking dining areas and cook stations.
· Empty trash containers regularly
· Maintain a clean work area by sweeping and mopping as needed
· Washing work areas, counters, walls, and floors
· Sweeps and mops floors
· Keep dish room clean and organized.
· Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen.
· Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies.
· Cleaning, assembling, maintaining, and breaking down the dish machine
· Assists in unloading and storing deliveries
· Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.
· Supports other restaurant staff members by assisting with other tasks, as needed.
Qualifications for Dishwasher
No previous restaurant experience required. Must be able to stand continuously throughout an 8-hour shift. Be able to work in hot, wet, humid, and loud environment for long periods of time. Be physically able to lift, reach, bend, stoop and move quickly. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Strong problem solving, communication, and time management skills. Ability to work day shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays. Willingness to comply with all food safety procedures. To know and comply with company policies and procedures pertaining to your work areas including scheduling, dress code, absenteeism, and tardiness. Comply with personal appearance and grooming standards. Always conduct yourself in a professional manner. Room for Growth within Company.
Reports to Assistant Manager or Owner/Operator.
