Georgia Blue is Hiring a Dishwasher Near Southaven, MS
The dish and general utility position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for glassware, silverware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe, and sanitary facility. General Responsibilities
Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware, and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine
Sort and stack clean dishes. Carry clean dishes to cook's line and other proper storage areas. Rewashes soiled dished before delivering
Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage or loss
Change dishwater in dish machine when necessary
Remove trash and garbage to dumpster
Ensure cleanliness of the back dock at all times
Set up or break down dishwashing area
Clean and roll/unroll kitchen mats
Fill/empty 3 compartment sink with cleaning/sanitizing solutions
Sweep and mop the floors
Assemble and disassemble the dish machine
Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster
General restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed
Wipe up any spills to ensure floors remain clean and dry
Must notify manager anytime dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures
Close the dish area properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement
Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or General Manager at any time.
Must have adequate transportation to and from work. Arrive 10 minutes prior to assigned shift in order to be ready to work at your scheduled time
Job Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred Must be 16 years of age Experience/Knowledge:
No previous restaurant experience required
Must be able to follow verbal instructions in English
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and other staff members
Must be able to read labels on chemicals
Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
Management Activities
None
Discretion/Independent Judgment As a Dishwasher, you will be expected to work with Associates to ensure satisfaction. A Dishwasher will have to take initiative and get creative in resolving challenges and involve a manager only when previous methods have been unsuccessful. Physical Requirements
Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
Constant standing with some walking
Lift and carry racks or stacks of dishes, glassware, and other utensils weighing up to 60 pounds many times per shift
Lift and empty trashcans weighing up to 150 pounds, with assistance, up to 5 times per shift
Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and lifting
Work indoors 80%; outdoors 20%
Be able to work in hot, wet, humid, and loud environment for long periods of time
Hazards include, but are not limited to, cuts from broken glass and metal cans, burns, slipping and tripping
Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills
Working Conditions
Working conditions involve noise, heat, temperature changes, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.
Varying schedule to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
May be required to work additional hours as directed by the workload and staffing
Some exposure to smoke, steam, high temperature, and humidity
May work near toxic/caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles.
Appearance/Uniform Standard
Chef pants or black pants with a Georgia Blue shirt or chef coat, Georgia Blue hat or hair net, black socks, and closed-toed black slip-resistant shoes.
Facial hair must be well groomed and kept to a minimum
Hair long enough to touch the shoulder must be pulled back and restrained
We will supply aprons which must be worn throughout the shift and changed when soiled