Dishwasher

Job Summary

Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation for dishware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machines and manual cleaning methods. The position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe, and sanitary facility. 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities.

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glasses, tableware, and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
• Sort and stack clean dishes. 
• Carry clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas. 
• Scrub pots, pans, and trays by hand before sending them through the dishwasher.
• Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.
• Set up and break down dishwashing area.
• Clean and roll and unroll mats.
• Fill and empty soak tubs with cleaning or sanitizing solutions.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
• Notify manager anytime dish machine or rinse cycle falls below safety standards and temperature.

Knowledge, Skill, & Abilities

• Fill in other areas of kitchen responsibilities if needed.
• Knowledge of standards of food preparations and serving, storage of food and kitchen procedures.
• Professional communication skills required.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast, efficiently and stay focused under pressure.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, mornings, and nights.
• Ability to perform light physical tasks, exerting up to 25lbs of force on occasion.