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The dishwasher assists the cooks and service staff in the washing and sanitizing of the service and cookware as well as general cleaning duties and storing food and non-food supplies.

General Responsibilities

• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
• Wash dishes and pots.
• Operate dish washing equipment.
• Distribute and store clean pots, dishes and utensils.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Empty trash containers as required.
• Maintain assigned work station in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Comply with department's dress code.
• Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• Put freight away and keep all kitchen areas (dry storage racks, walk-in, freezer) organized.

Job Qualifications

Experience/ Knowledge:

• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.

Skills/Aptitudes:

• Professional communication skills are required.
• Regular, predictable and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

License/Qualifications:

• Food Handlers permit required.
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions in English or Spanish.
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FLSA Information

Management Activities:

• None

Discretion/Independent Judgment:

As a dishwasher, you will be expected to work with Associates to ensure satisfaction.

ADA Information

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak and hear
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Constant standing with some walking
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Working conditions involve, noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.
• May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the work load and staffing
• Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and evenings if needed.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.