Dishwasher

R.J. Corman Railroad Group is currently seeking an Dishwasher / Prep Cook in Nicholasville, KY.

Job Dimensions: Works in a team atmosphere to ensure consistent delivery of food and service to employees.

Responsibilities:

• Practice & preach “Safety is our priority”
• Make overall customer satisfaction the highest priority.
• Participates in the effective cleaning of dishes and kitchen equipment, meeting established health and sanitation standards.
• Assists in the preparation of food in large quantities; meeting established sanitary standards and time requirements.
• Works with kitchen staff to put away food deliveries.
• Ensures the proper functionality of the dish machine (proper temperatures, proper use of chemicals, machine maintenance, etc.); reports any issues to the Kitchen Manager.
• Participates in maintaining kitchen, kitchen equipment, and storage facility in a sanitary and orderly condition.
• Must have a sense of urgency to serve customers properly.
• Maintain work areas, and customer service areas including arranging for necessary repairs, cleanliness, organization, general maintenance, etc. with understanding that we can’t be good if we don’t “Look Good”.
• Work with Nicholasville on special events. Help set-up and clean before and after events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum one years’ experience in food service in a cooking position.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written and oral instruction.
• Food safety and handling knowledge: general baking and cooking practices and methods, proper food storage, general food nutrition, practicing food cost controls, food presentation, and safely operate kitchen equipment.
• Must be very organized, able to set own priorities, detail oriented and flexible to work split shift hours and weekends when necessary
• Ability to handle common cleaning equipment and machinery
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies

Physical Requirements:

• Bending at the waist; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to read a variety of materials; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food preparation and/or cooking equipment and utensils. Ability to correctly lift and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Environmental Conditions: Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours with appropriate mobility and endurance. Ability to work flexible time periods as required of a Dishwasher in a diverse environment.