DISHWASHER JOB SUMMARY

Assist Back of House and Front of House staff in a professional and accommodating manner by ensuring all dishes and drink ware are properly cleaned.  Maintain a positive attitude and safe work environment.  Meet and exceed our guests’ service standards and expectations, while adhering to direction from management.

DISHWASHER ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a safe dining and work environment by following all safety practices and by sweeping, cleaning and rotating product
• Maintain a positive, high, well-balanced energy level throughout the entire shift

• Wash dishes while adhering to company, state, and federal sanitary standards
• Assist cooks with any help they may need, including but not limited to: assisting with prep work, stocking products, cleaning, and taking out the trash
• Exhibit consistently dependable, reliable, punctual, and trustworthy conduct
• Keep kitchen well organized
• Ensure all supplies are replenished frequently
• Complete any and all assigned cleaning duties including stocking and organization
• Ensure proper set up and breakdown of stations before and after operating hours

DISHWASHER SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of Teamwork timekeeping system
• Ability to communicate with English language speakers to be able to interact with guests, the public, and coworkers
• Ability to work under pressure and professionally deal with stressful situations during busy periods in a loud, busy, and crowded environment
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with kitchen and front of the house employees to provide overall guest satisfaction
• Basic knowledge of food handling skills
• Basic knowledge of food recipes
• Strong knowledge of safe usage of kitchen utensils and equipment

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent optional

Experience

Minimum of two years of experience in a large commercial kitchen operation preferred

Age

Must be at least 18 years old

Licenses or Certificates

Food Handlers Card

CPR certification and/or First Aid training preferred

GROOMING 

All employees must wear the proper uniform and maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance in accordance with the Company’s grooming standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work in an environment with constantly elevated temperatures
• Must be able to work and move quickly in a tight-space environment in a safe manner without disrupting other employees
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

OTHER

Applicants with additional language skills preferred

COMPENSATION $17.00 - $18.00 PER HOUR