Dishwasher

General Summary:

Responsible for general cleanliness of the main kitchen dish area and other Food and Beverage kitchen prep areas. Wash and properly store all cooking utensils, china equipment, flatware and glassware.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Supervisor Responsibilities
   • None
2. Primary Duties
   • Washes all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to applicable food safety and other codes and regulations.
   • Collects trash from kitchen areas; empties garbage cans and washes and re-lines with new bags; breaks down boxes, crates and removes debris.
   • Examines garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware and other reusable items.
   • Sweeps and mops kitchen floors.
   • Stores all dishes and other wares in proper areas.
   • Cleans dish machine and dish area according to pre-established schedule.
   • Performs other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and cleaning coolers, freezers and storerooms.
   • Handles all china and glassware carefully to minimize breakage.
   • Continuously inspects floors in kitchen areas to assure they remain clean, dry and clear of debris.
   • Assists in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list.
   • Cleans and safely stores all brooms, mops and other cleaning equipment in proper places.
   • Uses all chemical cleaning supplies in a safe and careful manner.
   • Helps food servers by prioritizing the washing of specified service items.
   • Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.
   • Attends departmental staff meetings.
   • Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Chef.

Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Willingness to learn and adapt to varied and added responsibilities.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Highly self-motivated individual who can work with minimal supervision.

Certification/Education and Experience:

1. Food safety certification.

Working Condition:

1. Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
2. Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
3. Continuous repetitive motions.
4. Frequently positions self to complete assigned tasks.