Dishwasher

The dish and general utility position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for glassware, silverware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe, and sanitary facility.

General Responsibilities

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware, and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine
• Sort and stack clean dishes. Carry clean dishes to cook's line and other proper storage areas. Rewashes soiled dished before delivering
• Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage or loss
• Change dishwater in dish machine when necessary
• Remove trash and garbage to dumpster
• Ensure cleanliness of the back dock at all times
• Set up or break down dishwashing area
• Clean and roll / unroll kitchen mats
• Fill / empty 3 compartment sink with cleaning / sanitizing solutions
• Sweep and mop the floors
• Assemble and disassemble the dish machine
• Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster
• General restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed
• Wipe up any spills to ensure floors remain clean and dry
• Must notify manager anytime dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures
• Close the dish area properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or General Manager at any time.
• Must have adequate transportation to and from work. Arrive 10 minutes prior to assigned shift in order to be ready to work at your scheduled time

Job Qualifications

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Must be 16 years of age

Experience / Knowledge :

Management Activities

Discretion / Independent Judgment

As a Dishwasher, you will be expected to work with Associates to ensure satisfaction. A Dishwasher will have to take initiative and get creative in resolving challenges and involve a manager only when previous methods have been unsuccessful.

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

Appearance / Uniform Standard

We will supply aprons which must be worn throughout the shift and changed when soiled