Dish Porter Cleaning Maintenance

Proper set-up of pot/pan washing area, ensuring proper stocking, cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, silverware, pots/pans, glasses, and other restaurant service ware and equipment following established company guidelines. Washes dishes, silverware, pots/pans, glasses and other kitchen service ware and equipment following established company procedures.

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement
• Free uniforms

Job Description:

Job Summary

Washes dishes, silverware, pots/pans, glasses and other kitchen service ware and equipment following established company procedures.  Also responsibility for maintenance, cleanliness and upkeep of dish and pot/pan washing areas and related equipment.  Assist as necessary in food preparation, restaurant cleanliness and other duties as assigned. 

Key Performance Elements/Essential Functions

• Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during, and after each shift.  
• Proper operation of dish machine, following equipment guidelines and company policies and procedures.  
• Ensures the proper stocking and use of all necessary chemicals – a complete understanding of the proper use of these chemicals  
• Proper set-up of pot/pan washing area, ensuring proper stocking, cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, silverware, pots/pans, glasses, and other restaurant service ware and equipment following established company guidelines.  
• Assists in re-stocking cook’s and Server areas with clean service ware and equipment as necessary to help ensure efficient guest service. 
• Assists in cleanliness, maintenance and organization of back-of-house areas
• Assists in the cleanliness, maintenance, and organization of all back-of-house storage areas.  
• Completes all assigned prep work within assigned time lines.  
• Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.  
• Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times.
• Follows all systems of safety training  
• Sets up work station for maximum productivity and efficiency.  
• Mentally prioritizes tasks to maximize use of time.  
• Dates, labels, and rotates all products.  
• Ensures a harassment free environment through proper personal conduct.  
•  Upholds safety and security standards at all times.  
• Maintains professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards.  
• Complete other job duties as assigned by the Manager.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment, and other food preparation equipment safely.  
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.  

Key Competencies/Characteristics

• Ability to read and follow instructions related to the use of chemicals in the manner in which they are written.  
•  Able to remain positive and calm under stressful conditions.  
• Exhibits neat, clean and professional image at all times.  

Physical Requirements

•  Able to lift and carry 30-50 pounds several times per shift.  
• Must have sufficient mobility to move and/or operate in work area.  Bending, turning, twisting upper body, reaching for up to x amount of times per day.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods up to 4 hours.  
• This position requires work in hot environments both front of the house and in the back of the house for a restaurant

Additional Information

• Must meet any federal, state, county or municipal regulations pertaining to the service of food and beverages, e.g. ServSafe Certifications.    
• Ability to understand dangers of chemical use and must follow all OSHA related MSDS (now MSD) information as written 
• Team Members must work well with limited supervision within their specific position functions but must be highly interactive with other Team Members to accomplish work.  

Experience Requirements

•  Minimum 6 months experience working in similar positions within restaurant industry
•  Preferred Experience includes restaurant dishwashing or prep experience or similar
• Preferred ability to speak and understand English and Spanish at a conversation level
• Ability to perform the tasks as described above
• No formal education requirement