Dishwasher

Dishwasher

Each dishwashers primary objective is to provide a clean and safe kitchen area for our staff. Wash and clean tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment. Keep the dish room and equipment clean and organized.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Maintains a guest focus while performing duties

- Assumes 100% responsibility for the cleanliness of dishware and area around

- Load, run and unload dish machine only when full, avoiding waste and quicker turn

- Keep the dish machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems to manager

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

- Wash and store all tableware and kitchenware.

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

- Bag and haul kitchen trash to dumpster.

- Leaves hallway area free of debris, food and boxes at all 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

- Assists others in closing the kitchen.

- NEVER let the machine wait for a new cycle

- ALWAYS ready for the new cycle

- NEVER stand around waiting for the dish machine to be finished machine

- ALWAYS check with manager or chef before leaving

- Sweep and mop all kitchen and dish areas moving tables to reach behind hidden spots

- DO NOT use the hose spray as your cleaning tool, use green sponges ,stainless steel scrubbers or cloth

- Attends all scheduled employee meetings when asked to and brings suggestions for improvement.

- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager on duty.

- ALWAYS Scrubs pots and pans, skillets and maintains shininess using stainless steel scrubbers

- NEVER store dirty pots, pans or plates

- ALWAYS clean dishes with a cloth before they go in the dish machine

- ALWAYS RUN EVERYTHING IN THE DISH MACHINE AND SANITIZE

Qualifications

Physical and mental qualifications

- Physical stamina: Must be able to stand for extended periods, bend, and lift heavy items (sometimes up to 50 pounds).

- Attention to detail: Essential for ensuring proper cleaning and sanitizing of dishes and equipment.

- Fast-paced environment: Ability to work efficiently and maintain quality during peak hours.

- Work ethic: A strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality are highly valued.

Skills and abilities

- Teamwork: Ability to follow instructions and work well with other kitchen staff.

- Time management: Needed to keep up with the flow of dishes during busy service.

- Flexibility: Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.