What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dishwasher position at Gators Dockside?
A Gator’s Dockside Dishwasher or Utility Person is responsible for keeping and maintaining the organization, cleanliness, and safety of the dish washing area as well as areas relating to trash and refuse collection or disposal. A dishwasher will work under the supervision of all managers and is responsible for knowing all policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook and any training manuals or documents produced for such purposes. Dishwashers will interact with management, as well as all hourly employees in a friendly and non-coercive manner to carry out their assigned duties and provide each guest with the ultimate dining experience. Dishwashers have the main function of properly cleaning and sanitizing food service materials including but not limited to: plates, silverware, pots, pans, spoons, knives, whisks, spatulas, mixing bowls, prep equipment, cutting boards, baskets, tongs, and any other item which may be cleaned by use of a three sink station and/or a mechanical dish washing machine. The dishwasher is responsible for communicating any malfunction in equipment as well as any unsafe or unsanitary area, equipment, service utensil, mechanism, device, or component of the restaurant directly to members of management including the Kitchen Manager, Assistant Managers and the General Manager. The dishwasher will receive projects for cleaning and/or organization and will complete them in a timely manner according to all specifications and business demands set forth by management. Dishwashers are also utilized as prep cooks during slower times of business and will be responsible for knowing specific duties relating to the preparation of foods according to the guidelines in training manuals as outlined by the corporate office and expected to retain a current food safety certification. It is the duty of all employees of Gator’s Dockside to help with the cleaning and maintaining of all common areas of the restaurant as directed by management including but not limited to: restrooms, dining room floors, kitchen floors, restaurant walls, shelving, sidewalks, windows, doors, games, ice and soda machines, drink stations, carpets, tables, chairs, and cabinets. As well personal hygiene and cleanliness is always required.