Restaurant/Dishwasher

Job description

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards for glassware, tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment using machine and manual cleaning methods. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

- Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, utensils, pots and pans and stock cleaned items in appropriate locations

• Check in deliveries and store product according to proper procedures
• Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen
• Clean and sanitize service area and kitchen throughout shift
• Sweep and mop kitchen and line floors
• Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies
• Maintain work area by cleaning up spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry
• Conduct general restaurant and restroom cleaning
• Safely operate and maintain dishwasher; report needed equipment maintenance to supervisor
• Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss
• Assist with prep work and chef tasks
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, managers and guests
• Coordinate with and assist fellow associates in meeting guests' needs and supporting the operation of the restaurant
• Attend scheduled associate meetings and offer suggestions for improvement
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Ability to work in a hot, wet, and loud environment for long periods of time
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to communicate professionally with team and guests
• Ability to lift heavy dishes, pots and pans (up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to work in a standing position for an entire shift Desired - 6 months dishwasher experience in a high volume kitchen