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Dishwasher

Ford's Garage
Lexington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
Reports to: General Manager/Department Manager

Job Summary

Our mission is to provide an innovative and entertaining dining experience which will compel our guests to become raving fans and create brand loyalty. Join us as a guest, leave as a friend. Dishwashers are responsible to wash and clean tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment. They keep the dish room and equipment clean and organized, and stock the kitchen with clean tableware. Dishwashers are also responsible to help remove garbage from the restaurant and maintain a clean restaurant.

Responsibilities And Duties

  • Adherance to attendance policy and procedural compliance.
  • Maintain clean and sanitary restrooms at all times.
  • Maintain a pleasant and friendly attitude.
  • Perform opening set up, running side work and closing duties.
  • Maintain dish area safety and sanitation.
  • Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
  • Clean and maintain floors according to cleaning standards during shifts.
  • Sweep parking lots, back dock, and kitchen frequently.
  • Follows directions and uses caution when handling and using chemicals and or machinery.
  • Dispose of trash and debris.
  • Perform job functions with accordance to performance standards.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the General Manager/Department Manager.
  • Work with "team work" always in mind.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Knowledge of basic restaurant hospitality and fully engaged, service-minded attitude.
  • Good hearing for safety and accurate communication (with or without accommodation).
  • Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Requires ability to tolerate significant changes in temperature, and frequent immersion of hands in water and cleaning or sanitizing solutions.
  • Must possess valid food safety certification or any other food/alcohol certification if required by state law.
  • Compliance with our dress and appearance policy including black slip resistant shoes.
  • Ability to pass general information and departmental tests (score of 90% or higher).

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods walking or standing
  • Must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 50 pounds at a time
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, and wipe frequently
  • Must frequently immerse hands in water
  • Must be able to work in a hop and damp environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities.

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