Job Description
The Dishwasher washes and cleans tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment. This role maintains a clean and organized work area. Must be available to work weekends, nights and holidays.
Essential/Primary Duties:
• Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using a dishwasher or by hand
• Keeps dishwasher clean and immediately reports any functional or mechanical problems to a Manager
• Monitors dishwasher water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle
• Maintains kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition
• Places clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas
• Maintains adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies
• Sorts and removes trash, placing it in designated pickup areas
• Sweeps or scrubs floors
• Stocks supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
• Cleans food preparation and production areas
• Receives and stores supplies
• Properly rotate product as instructed to ensure food safety and freshness.
• Cleans garbage cans
• Transfers supplies or equipment between storage and work areas
• Handles tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss
• Coordinates with and assists fellow employees to meet guests' needs and support the operation of the restaurant
• Fills in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
Secondary Duties:
• Prepares and packages individual place settings
• Loads or unloads trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies
• Sets up banquet tables
• Assists with kitchen prep work
Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma with 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Competency/Skill Requirements:
• Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques, safety procedures and requirements
• Fluent in the English language both verbally and non-verbally.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• None
