Restaurant Dishwasher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview
The Prep Cook/Dishwasher will assist in the preparation of meals by chopping vegetables,
making salads, and putting together entrees. Although this role generally does not include line
cook duties, it provides the ideal opportunity to develop and use many of the skills essential to
becoming a cook. Such skills include proficiently being able to utilize a wide range of kitchen
tools including proper knife handling.
· Food preparation, chopping vegetables, making salads and putting together entrees.
· Ensuring that food is properly stored.
· Performing kitchen maintenance; emptying the trash, mopping floors and washing dishes.
· Learns and adheres to the designated cooking methods to assist in preparing the
appropriate menu items consistently.
· Strives to learn to improve cooking skills and expands knowledge about food products and
techniques.
· Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers and
all storage areas.
· Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen
Manager at any time.
Job Qualifications
Experience:
· Some kitchen experience helpful, but not required
Skills/Aptitudes:
· Professional communication skills are required.
· Ability to take direction.
· Ability to work in a team environment.
· Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
License/Qualifications:
· Food Handlers permit required.
· Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.