Dishwasher

Overview
Delicious Unlimited in Gurnee, IL is seeking a a dependable and detail-oriented Dishwasher to join our team. This position plays a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and sanitation in a high-volume production environment. You’ll help ensure that every meal prepared in our facility meets our company’s quality standards before it reaches our clients and locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Dishwashing Operations: Manages the efficient sorting, scraping, rinsing, and loading of soiled dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans into commercial dishwashing machines.
• Manual Washing: Hand-washes delicate items or oversized pots and pans that cannot go into the machine.
• Storage and Stocking: Unloads and inspects all clean items, then organizes and stores them in designated areas, ensuring the cook's line and dining areas are continuously stocked, especially during peak hours.
• Machine Maintenance: Sets up, operates, breaks down, and cleans the dish machine daily. Monitors water temperature and chemical levels (detergent and sanitizer) to ensure safety standards are met and reports any mechanical issues to management immediately.
• Cleanliness and Sanitation: Maintains a clean and organized dish room and kitchen area, including worktables, floors, and storage areas. Follows all food safety and hygiene standards diligently.
• Waste Management: Empties and cleans trash and recycling receptacles regularly throughout the shift, transporting waste to the designated dumpster area.
• Kitchen Support: Assists other kitchen staff with various tasks such as basic food prep (e.g., washing vegetables), unloading deliveries, and general cleaning duties as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, lift heavy items (up to 50 pounds), and work in a hot, damp environment.
• Efficiency and Time Management: Proven ability to prioritize tasks and work quickly and diligently in a fast-paced setting to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures all items are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to prevent health code violations.
• Teamwork and Communication: A collaborative attitude and willingness to support other team members.
• Safety Focus: Knowledge of and commitment to following all food safety procedures and regulations.

Why Join Our Team

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• Consistent schedule with opportunities for overtime.
• Training and growth opportunities in a professional production kitchen.
• Be part of a company committed to food quality, safety, and teamwork.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Gurnee, IL 60031 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17