Kitchen - Dishwasher (Full Time)

Job Title:
Dishwasher
Supervisor:
Executive Chef and Sous Chefs
General Summary:
Supervise all dish and pot washers daily to maintain proper kitchen conditions. Cleans food delivery, storage, and preparation areas; helps with receiving, storing and/or distributing of food and beverage products; helps maintain china, glassware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for performance of the dish machine staff in their nightly sweeping, mopping, and dishwasher breakdown and overall condition of the kitchen daily.
2. Teaches new dish machine operators the methods of proper pre-scraping and pre-spray of all soiled dishes, pots, and pans, racking glassware and dishes, sorting silverware, and placing pots and pans in triple sink for washing.
3. Makes sure that all dish machine operators know how to set up dish machine, checking levels of all washing supplies, i.e., soap, rinse, etc.; advises Chef if any maintenance is needed for dish area equipment, or if chemicals are needed.
4. Maintains a clean and safe work environment in the dish areas and kitchen.
5. Assist in the collection of recycled kitchen refuse and properly disposes of items in trash compactor or recycling bins.
6. Supervises the monthly cleaning of the kitchens and equipment such as hood cleaning or other special cleaning needs.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Must be friendly, display a positive attitude, and have good teamwork. Prior restaurant or dish washing experience is preferred.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand for long periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.