What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook/Dishwasher position at Lowlands Group?
Your role as a Dish Machine Operator at a Lowlands Group Restaurant is extremely important to our success. You will be trained extensively on how to perform your job. Your speed and efficiency are imperative to the smooth operation of the kitchen and the satisfaction of our guests.
Dish Machine Operator are the engine of the restaurant. Almost every dish created starts with your skilled prep work. It is imperative for the success of our restaurant that you adhere by Lowlands standards so that we may provide consistently great product to the other members of our team. Dish Machine Operator will work with fellow team members in a respectful, courteous and polite manner.
Dish Machine Operator are cross trained as Dishwashers. Dishwashers are organized, efficient and provide clean and safe dishes and small wares for restaurant operations. The dish room is kept clean at all times and strict sanitation requirements are followed.
Essential Functions:
- Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines.
- Prepares food items ads directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
- Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant.
- Restocks all items as needed throughout shift.
- Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
- Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
- Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
- Ability to safely operate a commercial dish machine
- Ability to manage safe use of chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing
- Ability to re-stock and move effortlessly between active cook lines
- Cleaning and organizing duties are completed accurately and on time
- Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Chef or Kitchen Manager at any time.
Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
- Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
- Ability to take direction.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
- Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.
Dish Machine Operator will regularly stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, turn, lift, talk, walk, walk on uneven ground, carry and lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Team lift is required for anything over twenty-five (25) pounds or any awkward lifting.