Dishwasher

Ramen-san Dishwasher PositionWe're hiring people to join our team as DISHWASHERS! Located in Chicago's bustling River North, Fulton Market and Streeterville neighborhoods, Ramen-san is a lively neighborhood noodle den and bar reminiscent of traditional ramen shops in Japan and features a half-dozen different bowls of ramen, blast-chilled beer and rare expressions of Japanese whisky. Open for lunch, dinner and late night, the menu also incorporates Asian-inspired offerings like traditional okonomiyaki on the weekends and Late Night Fried Rice daily after 10 PM.Caring. Creative. Careers. Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team. EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-VerifyDishwashers Job DescriptionDishwashers are responsible for washing and sanitizing all food service utensils and miscellaneous items such as plates, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, etc. Also responsible for assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of the back of house area. May have additional cleaning duties specific to the restaurant.Essential FunctionsOperate and utilize the dish machine and cleaning suppliesWash, sanitize and dry all kitchen utensils, equipment and other items placed in the dish area or as requested by Management and StaffAvailable to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekendsSafely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipmentAbility to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken directionMultitask calmly and effectively under pressureWork in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levelsAble to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 poundsAbility to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfacesKey Responsibilities and DutiesMaintain a pace sufficient to prevent back up of dirty dishes, glasses, etc.Return and restock all items to appropriate area after washing and sanitizing procedures are completedAbility to read a thermometerMaintain dishwashing machinery and communicate any potential issues to ManagementIdentify cleaning supplies and notify Management when running lowAssist with general cleanliness of the back of house and restroomsEmpty garbage (checking for restaurant supplies) and keep garbage areas clean and coveredComply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and proceduresFollow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee HandbookGet along well with others and be a team playerOther duties will be assigned as needed