Restaurant Dishwasher

Summary:

Properly cleans and sanitizes all dishes, glassware, utensils and pots. Responsible for maintaining dish room and dish machine. Assists with cleaning other areas of the restaurant as requested.

Responsibilities:

- Load, run and unload the dish machine.

- Keep the dish machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems immediately.

- Monitor dish machine water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle.

- Wash and store all tableware and kitchenware.

- Keep dish room clean and organized.

- Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen.

- Bag and haul dish room trash to dumpster at designated times.

- Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.

- Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies.

- Clean food preparation and production areas as required.

- 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

- No previous restaurant experience required.

- Be able to work in hot, wet, humid and loud environments for the duration of a shift.

- Be physically able to lift, reach, and bend.

- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)

- Be able to safely lift bags, cases and stacks (up to 60 pounds) many times per shift.