Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, provides the restaurant and kitchen with clean and sanitary ware.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Gathers all dirty dishware from tubs brought to the dishroom, rinses and stacks in dishracks, always clearing dishes of leftovers and trash in order to prepare for automated washing.

Loads full dish racks on belt and ensures correct placement in accordance to the instructions for the operation of the machine. Operates automatic dishwashing machine by using controls as instructed.

Loads dishwashing solutions into automatic dispensers and regulates the output of detergents and chemicals to the dishwashing machine by monitoring and adjusting controls.

Unloads clean dishes from racks after being processed through dish machine, inspects for cleanliness and carefully stacks in specified carts and shelves for the easy use by restaurant and kitchen staff.

Manually scrubs pots, pans and other kitchen equipment that cannot be washed automatically, using detergents, scourers, and special solutions as required. Inspects for cleanliness, manually dries with hand towels, and puts away in correct places.

Manually polishes all silver, stainless steel and pewter used in food service, using standard polishing cloth and products, in order to present clean and attractive equipment to diners.

Maintains the automatic dishwashing equipment in good condition and working order in accordance with manufacturers' instructions in order to prolong the life of the equipment, prevent breakdowns and to meet mandated health compliance regulations.

Keeps the dish room in clean and orderly condition at all times by sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, wiping counters and equipment and organizing shelves in order to maintain a sanitary work station and to meet mandated health compliance requirements.

Mops kitchen floors as requested and at end of each shift, cleans all kitchen work surfaces as regularly scheduled by manager including walls, ceilings, hoods, vents and ovens.

Gathers all trash cans from kitchen work areas at end of each shift and empties into outside trash compactor.

Sweeps loading dock and kitchen entrance areas, clearing litter and debris to trash bins, for the safety of employees and purveyors.

Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Contacts purveyors and contractors, in writing or by phone, when in need of product or service.

Unloads deliveries as they arrive, and accounts for ordered items by comparing packing lists to actual items received. Transports deliveries to stock room by carrying boxes or using a dolly. Assists the stock room personnel with sorting and storing of delivered goods.

Maintains clean employee breakroom and restrooms by sweeping, mopping, cleaning counters and refilling supplies on a daily basis.

Provides assistance to other employees and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department and hotel.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES - None

Qualifications

Knowledge

Must have basic knowledge of dishwashing.

Skills

Must have vision ability to see minute objects at arms length, to read meters and controls.

Must have finger, hand and upper body dexterity to grasp dishes, push, pull, carry and lift racks, carts, and large trash bins. Must be able to bend, squat, reach and retrieve items from above head. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs throughout entire shift.

Abilities

Must be able to understand and follow written or verbal instruction, or instruction by example.

Must have the ability to keep breakage to a minimum by handling china, glassware and fragile equipment with care.

Education/Formal Training –

None

Experience –

None

Materials/Equipment Used

Commercial dishwashing machine, trash compactor, broom, mop, floor buffer and other cleaning equipment.

Continual exposure to hazardous chemicals used for cleaning.

Environment

Standing, walking and carrying throughout entire shift in extremely hot work station.