Dishwasher

Dishwasher

Position Title: Dishwasher

Reports to: Executive Chef; Exec Sous Chef; Sous Chef; Pastry Chef

Supervises: Not a supervisory position

Position Summary: Wash and properly store all cooking utensils, china, flatware and glassware. Maintain the highest professional sanitation standards. Maintain all areas of the kitchen in a clean and tidy manner. Assist Chef team with any other tasks required.

Position Characteristics: Must possess a positive attitude and work well with other staff. Must be able to work unsupervised and communicate clearly with kitchen personnel and managing staff. Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds and work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 7 hours). Must be willing to follow direction and ask questions for clarification; work in a fast paced kitchen environment that is often hot, wet, humid and loud for long periods of time.

Essential Job Functions:

• Wash all dishes/wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to the highest sanitation standards
• Polish all silverware, platters and chafing dishes; handle all china and glassware carefully to minimize breakage
• Wash and polish all stainless steel in the kitchen including shelves, dish cabinets, ice machines, coffee area, refrigerators, walk-in, etc.
• Wash and clean receiving, trash, and other kitchen-related areas
• Store all dishes and wares in proper areas
• Clean dish machine and dish area after each meal period
• Perform other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and clean coolers, freezers and storerooms
• Maintain inventories of soap, chemicals and paper towels; transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas
• Continuously inspect floors in kitchen areas to assure they remain clean, dry and clear of debris
• Assist in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance
• Clean and safely store all brooms, mops and other cleaning equipment in proper places
• Use all chemical cleaning supplies in a safe and careful manner
• Help food servers by prioritizing the washing of special service items/dishes
• Understand and consistently follow proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene
• Collect trash from kitchen areas; empty garbage cans, wash and re-line with new bags
• Break down boxes, crates and remove debris
• Examine garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware and other reusable items

Additional Responsibilities and Job Requirements:

• Maintain neat professional appearance and observe personal cleanliness/uniform rules at all times
• Attend staff meetings and trainings are required - Be able to communicate professionally with others
• Maintain a positive, professional manner at all times
• Show initiative and enthusiasm assisting members and staff (M.A.T.C.H.: Membership comes first; Attitude is always positive; Teamwork; Challenge - go above and beyond; Honesty – always do the right thing)
• Ability to take direction
• Be able to adapt to change quickly and without difficulty
• Use discretion, work independently and/or as a team; take initiative

Preferred Education and/or Experience: Prior experience as a dishwasher in a restaurant and/or food service environment preferred. Some professional physical labor experience and a strong work ethic required.

Language Skills: Ability to listen and follow directions; speak clearly and concisely to maintain proper, effective communication with staff. Reasoning Abilities: Work quickly and accurately, both independently and as a part of a team. Exercise good judgment, perform detailed tasks; understand and follow verbal and written instruction.

Physical Demands: This position routinely requires sitting, standing, walking, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, holding, twisting, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift at least forty pounds. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and work in a hot, wet, humid and sometime loud environment for long periods of time. Must be able to work quickly and accurately in a fast paced kitchen environment.

Work Environment: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate, but sometimes loud, characteristic of fine dining restaurants or country club kitchens. The work environment is comparable to other food service industries and restaurant environments, but may include atypical or extraordinary conditions.