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JOB TITLE: Dishwasher
REPORTS TO: General Manager
MISSION STATEMENT: We are a neighborhood eatery where thoughtful details, warm service, and carefully crafted food turn everyday visits into meaningful moments of connection for friends, family and our team.
OUR CORE VALUES
INSPIRE WONDER Innovate with Flavor | Surprise and Delight
FOSTER HOSPITALITY Inclusive Culture | Home Away from Home
PURSUE EXCELLENCE Exceptional Every Time | Details Matter | Quality First
DEMONSTRATE INTENTIONALITY Empathetic Engagement | Anticipatory Service | Ownership Mindset
CULTIVATE COMMUNITY Team Collaboration | Community Connection | Celebrate Often
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Dishwasher plays a critical role in supporting kitchen and service operations by ensuring all dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment are cleaned, sanitized, and properly stored in a timely manner. This position maintains the cleanliness and functionality of the dish area, assists with trash removal and stocking of clean wares, and supports overall kitchen sanitation. The Dishwasher works collaboratively with the team, communicates effectively with leadership, and consistently follows all cleanliness, health, safety, and regulatory standards to help ensure smooth service and a safe, efficient work environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Dishwashing Operations & Sanitation Maintenance
- Operate the dish machine efficiently, including scraping, pre-rinsing, loading, running, and unloading
- Maintain cleanliness and proper functioning of the dish machine; promptly report any operational or mechanical issues to leadership
- Hand wash pots, pans, and items not suitable for machine washing
- Wash, dry, and properly store all tableware, glassware, and kitchen equipment
- Stock and maintain adequate levels of clean tableware and kitchenware throughout the restaurant
- Remove trach containers, and transport trash to designated dumpsters according to service schedules
- Handle all items carefully to prevent breakage, loss, or damage
- Monitor and maintain sufficient levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies
- Clean and sanitize food preparation and production areas as required
- Clean and maintain guest bathrooms
Communication and Teamwork
- Perform other duties as assigned by managers
- Communicate ordering needs to minimize running out of items
- Communicate scheduling conflicts, vacations, and shift changes to managers according to policies and procedures
- Communicate in a professional manner to all other staff, guests, managers
- Work together with other staff in a “One Team, One Dream” mentality
Cleanliness, Health, and Safety Standards
- Ensure all work surfaces are kept in neat and tidy condition throughout service
- Comply with all NC Department of Food and Safety regulations including dish machine temperature and availability of sanitizing strips
- Comply with all NC ABC regulations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Exceptional organizational and operational skills, and detail-oriented
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and professionalism in dealing with staff and management
*Ability to work a flexible schedule to include AM/PM shifts, weekends, and holidays
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma / GED preferred
PHYSICAL ABLITIES:
- Ability to be on your feet and alert for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed
- Continuous use of hands and arms
- Continuous bending, reaching, and twisting
- Maintains strong personal image and uniform standards
Note:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.
COMPENSATION: starting at $15/hr
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