DISHWASHER

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Food and Beverage Manager or Manager on Duty, the Dishwasher position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
- Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
- Sort and stack clean dishes. Carries clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas. Rewashes soiled dishes before delivering.
- Change dishwater in dish machine every hour.
- Wash pots, pans and trays by hand.
- Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.
- Set up or break down dishwashing area.
- Clean and roll/unroll mats.
- Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
- Sweep/mop floors.
- Assemble/disassemble dish machine.
- Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster.
- General restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed.
- Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
- Notify Manager anytime dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.
- Never touch dirty dishes before touching clean dishes without washing hands first.
- Add needed inventory items to the order list daily.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Safety Manual.
- Other related job duties as assigned.

COGNITIVE SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Ability to work well with others in team effort.

Qualifications

JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
- Knowledge of dishwashing practices as pertaining to restaurant operations.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- Speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, as well as converse comfortably with managers and wait staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
STANDING: Entire shift
SITTING: Rarely
WALKING: Entire shift
LIFTING: Lift and carry racks or stacks of dishes, glassware and other utensils, weighing up to 40 lbs.
STOOPING: Frequently
REACHING: Frequently
CLIMBING: N/A
VERBAL: Communicate one on one and listen for directions
VISION: Yes, to complete job tasks and be able to read labels on chemicals
MISC: Work in a hot, damp environment

Part-Time Benefits:

• Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center
• Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run
• Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena
• Individual Lions pool pass
• 20% off (1) facility rental/year
• 20% off birthday party package for child(ren)
• 20% off program fees
• Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower
• Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing)
• 457 Retirement Plan
• Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).
• Additional benefits for facility employees only.
• Paid CPR/AED training and certification
• Paid Leave Time Off

Salary : $15 - $16