SUMMARY

The dishwasher and general utility position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing, food prep, trash and storage areas are maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
2. Sort and stack clean dishes. Carry clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas. Rewash soiled dishes before delivering.
3. Monitor & replenish as needed cleaning chemicals in dish machine every hour.
4. Wash pots, pans and trays by hand.
5. Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.
6. Set up or break down dishwashing area.
7. Clean and roll/unroll mats.
8. Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
9. Sweep/mop floors.
10. Assemble/disassemble dish machine to maintain cleanliness of machine.
11. Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster.
12. Conduct general restaurant, storage and trash area cleaning as directed.
13. Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
14. Notify manager any time dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.
15. Do not touch dirty dishes before touching clean dishes without washing hands first.
16. Other duties as directed.

Qualifications /Competencies: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to satisfactorily communicate with Management and co-workers to their understanding.
2. Customer/Client Focus.
3. Communication Proficiency.
4. Thoroughness.
5. Time Management.

Work Environment
This job operates in a kitchen environment. This role routinely uses sinks and dishwashers and tools to clean kitchen appliances. Employees in this role are frequently exposed to hot water, potentially