Dishwasher/Pot Washer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

Wash and properly store all cooking utensils, China, equipment, flatware, and glassware.

Essential Functions

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

• Maintains a clean kitchen, properly washes, and sorts soiled dishes, and preps foods as needed. Keeps dish area free of clutter and organized.
• Polishes all silverware, platters, and chafing dishes.
• Collects trash from kitchen areas; empties garbage cans and washes and re‑lines with new bags. Breaks down boxes, crates, and removes debris.
• Continuously inspect floors in all areas to maintain clean, clear of debris and dry.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floors as needed during and end of shift.
• Perform basic janitorial skills to clean up spills, broken glassware, etc. immediately.
• Examines garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware, and other reusable items.
• Washes and polishes all stainless steel in the kitchen including shelves, dish cabinets, ice machines, coffee area, refrigerators, walk‑ins, etc.
• Washes and cleans receiving dock, trash, and other kitchen‑related areas.
• Stores all dishes and other wares in proper areas.
• Cleans dish machine and dish area after each meal period.
• Performs other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and cleaning coolers, freezers, and storerooms.
• Maintains inventories of soap, chemicals, and paper towels
• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas
• Handles all China and glassware carefully to minimize breakage.
• Assists in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list.
• Cleans and stores all brooms, mops, and cleaning equipment in their proper places.
• Report any sanitation or janitorial issues to management.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to adapt to changes in a fast paced, and intense work environment.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Ability to perform physical activities that include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• Ability to perform medium work (defined as exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands, talk, and hear.
• Must be willing and able to pass a background and drug screening.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person