Dishwasher

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Dishwasher to support kitchen and dining operations at Meridians Restaurant within Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, safety conscious, and able to work efficiently in a fast paced setting while supporting the culinary team as needed.

Key Responsibilities
The Dishwasher is responsible for washing and sanitizing all kitchen wares, including dishes, utensils, and cookware, using dishwashing machines and three compartment sink systems. Duties include safely handling cleaning chemicals, maintaining dish machine temperature logs, draining and changing machine water as needed, and ensuring all cleaned items are properly stored and organized.

Additional responsibilities include:
• Scrubbing pots and pans and maintaining cleanliness of kitchen work areas
• Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors (A.M. shift) or scrubbing and squeegeeing
floors (P.M. shift)
• Cleaning back dock and delivery areas and responding immediately to spills
• Collecting trash, relining garbage cans, breaking down boxes, and using
compactors properly
• Inspecting trash to ensure kitchenware is not accidentally discarded
• Assisting with food preparation, putting away deliveries, and cleaning coolers,
freezers, and storerooms
• Reporting equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to the Chef
• Adhering to all state and local health, safety, and sanitation regulations

Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be 18+ years old
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Preferred Qualifications
• Food Handler's Card (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• CPR / AED / First Aid certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Minimum six months of related experience or willingness and aptitude to train
• Knowledge of proper dishwashing, cleaning, and storage procedures
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Physical Requirements
This position is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 60 pounds. Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, and moving throughout the workday is required. The employee must be able to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and work both indoors in climate controlled areas and outdoors in varying weather and lighting conditions.

Work Environment
The Dishwasher works in a fast paced kitchen environment with frequent interruptions, multitasking, and exposure to cleaning chemicals, noise, temperature changes, and wet or slippery surfaces. The role requires consistent alertness, strong attention to safety, and the ability to remain professional and effective during high pressure or stressful situations.

Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
Counseling, mental health support, financial advising, and more
Provider: NexGen EAP through Paychex
• Retirement Plan (401k):
Eligibility: Can contribute after 30 days; matching starts after 1 year
Employer Match: up to 4%
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Holidays:
Up to 9 paid company holidays per year, depending on schedule
• Sick Leave:
Allotment: 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 80 hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law (such as cancer), reproductive health decision making, genetic information , or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.


Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association is committed to complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing reasonable accommodations of individuals, including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To that end, we will endeavor to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees who have requested accommodation or for whom Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association has notice may require such accommodation, without regard to any protected classifications, related to an individual's:
• Disability, meaning any physical, medical, mental, or psychological
impairment, or a history or record of such impairment;
• Sincerely held religious beliefs and practices;
• Needs as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking.
• Needs related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions;
and/or
• Any other reason required by applicable law unless the accommodation
would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.


Background Check / Work Authorization
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, physical, drug test and work authorization verification.