This is an on-call union position, and all individuals in this role are represented by UNITE HERE! Local 19.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Wash pots, dishes, silverware and other utensils used in the kitchen in a commercial dishwasher or by hand.
• Mop, sweep and sanitize areas in the kitchen, dining room and other back-of-the-house areas.
• Ensure that all china, glass, and silver is clean and properly and returned to correct location for safe storage
• Maintain the cleanliness of the dish stations, kitchen and areas as assigned.
• Conduct accurate inventory of china, glass, and silver.
• Removes and empties garbage and recycling receptacles into dumpster or proper recycling / composting bins.
• Assist Banquet Servers in breakdown of all banquets to include set up of glass racks.
• Assembly of conveyor belt foods during high production periods assist in counting and labeling then transporting labeled food carts to B.O.H. dish out areas in a timely manner
• Breakdown stations and transport of table wears to dish washing area in organized manner ensuring minimal breakage
• Housekeeping on all equipment and facilities rolling stock, ware washing and cooking barricade as well as hand washing station, rest rooms , floor drains, hood, vents, fryers, and other equipment / areas as seen necessary by management during high production periods.
• Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to speak, read and write in the English language effectively. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Must have six (6) months experience as a Dishwasher.
• Scheduling flexibility is essential, willing to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of chemicals, their interaction, and use.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand and conduct inventories.
• Must be able to work in a high stress environment and perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• Ability to do work standing up and walking for lengthy periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in weight (trays, refuse receptacle) and ability to move heavy (200 pound) wheeled carts.

Team San Jose is an equal opportunity employer.