JOB SUMMARY:

The Dishwasher washes and cleans tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment. This role maintains a clean and organized work area. Must be available to work weekends, nights and holidays

ESSSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using a dishwasher or by hand

• Keeps dishwasher clean and immediately reports any functional or mechanical problems to a Manager

• Monitors dishwasher water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle

• Maintains kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition

• Places clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas

• Maintains adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies

• Sorts and removes trash, placing it in designated pickup areas

• Sweeps or scrubs floors

• Stocks supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.

• Cleans food preparation and production areas

• Receives and stores supplies

• Properly rotate product as instructed to ensure food safety and freshness. 

• Cleans garbage cans 

• Transfers supplies or equipment between storage and work areas

• Handles tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss

• Coordinates with and assists fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant

• Fills in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Prepares and packages individual place settings

• Loads or unloads trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies

• Sets up banquet tables

• Assists with kitchen prep work

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma with 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

COMPETENCY/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques, safety procedures and requirements

• Fluent in the English language both verbally and non-verbally.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• None