Warewasher

Job Summary: Operates dishwasher to properly clean all dishes and cooking utensils used in kitchen and event spaces. Re-stocks all supplies in the assigned areas. General kitchen cleaning duties including the cleaning and mopping of kitchen floors and trash removal. Complete event preparation side work tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates dishwasher to properly clean all dishes and cooking utensils used in kitchen and all event space; to include assembling, disassembling and maintaining all kitchen equipment including kettles, braisers ovens, ranges, cooktops, mixers, and food processors.
• Washes dishes and other cooking utensils. Scrubs pots. Restocks all clean glasses, silverware and plates.
• Performs all clean up duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, wiping down tables and chairs, and break down area. Cleans and dries floors for safety prevention.
• Performs general cleaning in order to stay in compliance with the Health department.
• Removes the trash from all containers, taking it to the dumpster. Breaks down boxes in the recycling area and breaks down all remining food items in the composter.
• Transports the proper equipment, supplies and food from one property to the other in a timely and proper manner to be ready for service.
• Obtains and maintains all necessary supplies from the kitchen to set up the staff meal break and break room during scheduled hours of service. This includes removing and replenishing dishware, silverware, glassware, serving utensils, paper supplies, and condiments.
• Responsible for supporting wait staff by organizing, gathering, polishing and setting necessary equipment that is essential for servicing events.
• Set up equipment stations in designated areas.
• Complete all required tasks for event preparation to include but not limited to:
  • Clean and fill salt and pepper shakers
  • Fill and set votive trays
  • Prepare coffee and creamer trays as required for event
  • Replenish and prepare sugar caddies
  • Prep and fill bread baskets as required for event
  • Polish silverware and glassware when required

•  Assist coworkers with completion of assignments when needed
•  Perform any general cleaning tasks
•   Keep work area clean and well organized
• ·Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
•  Perform all reasonable requests by the management team

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities  

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• No prior experience required but prior cleaning experience preferred.
• Knowledge of operating a dishwasher, floor stripper, buffer.
• Good working knowledge of standards of sanitation and cleaning
• Ability to understand directions for using cleaning products and maintaining safety and sanitation.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Must have a positive attitude about service, teamwork, and motivation to go above and beyond
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting
• Able to work flexible schedule in order to accommodate business levels. 

Physical Requirements:

• ·         Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions, including meeting productivity standards.
• ·         Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
• ·         Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• ·         Ability to wheel, load, unload push and pull items on a hand truck, dolly, or rack weighing up to 300lbs
• ·         Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly
• ·         Ability to stand, bend, stoop on a consistent basis
• ·         Ability to work in confined spaces.
• ·         Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
•          Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to load and unload the dishwasher, handle all sorts of kitchen equipment, knives, slicing blades, trash removal, breaking down boxes and other tasks as directed

Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain professional appearance and behavior when in contact with guests and team members.
• Arrive to work in a perfect uniform and excellent hygiene
• Know and follow all Pier Sixty emergency, safety and health procedures.
• Follow Policies and Procedures in training manuals and Team Member handbook,
• Follow proper time keeping policies and procedures
• Follow the sign in and out procedure for keys as necessary