Dishwasher

Position Description

Job title
Dishwasher
Reports to
Executive/Kitchen Manager
Classification
Non- Exempt, hourly pay

Job purpose
Tiny Boxwoods dishwashers provide guest service by assuring that all glassware, dishware, cutlery, and cooking utensils are sanitary and clean. The dishwasher is the person most responsible for making sure guests' health is protected by always using the highest standards of cleanliness in all areas of the restaurant. Although the dishwasher rarely serves guests directly, the work done by the dishwasher is critical to every guest and the people who directly serve guests.

Duties and responsibilities
The primary job duties and responsibilities of being a Dishwasher/Porter include but are not limited to the following:

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing tasks effectively and quickly.
• Provide guest service by assuring that all cutlery, glassware, dishware, and cooking utensils are sanitary and clean.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining restrooms daily.
• Operate dish machines to company and manufacturer specification.
• Use proper measurements of detergent and sanitizer in the dish machines.
• Responsible for making sure that guest health is protected by always using the highest standards of cleanliness in all areas of the store.
• Restock all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Ensure kitchen is prepared by restocking and placing bus tubs and buckets at each station.
• Remove all garbage.
• Break down, clean, and sanitize the dish machine at the end of each shift.
• Keep dish and other storage areas clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Must adhere to sanitation, safety and food regulations set by Health Department.
• Various cleaning tasks and side work.
• Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep the store operating to standard, and to set a positive example.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance, meeting the "Pressed and Tailored' standard
• Perform up to company standards and expectations.
• Maintain a regular and punctual attendance.
• At times may put orders away as directed by Executive/Kitchen Manager in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications
Tiny Boxwoods Productions require the minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the position of a Dishwasher/Porter.

Qualifications include:

• Texas Food Handlers certificate
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude
• Good memory
• Capacity to multitask.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Sanitation Certification

Working conditions
The incumbent will be working in a restaurant setting on the floor with guests, in the kitchen and dish area. Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature generally moderate and controlled, however incumbent must be able to work in extreme temperatures, as the kitchen may reach temperatures above 100°F. Position requires the handling of sharp objects and sanitizing chemicals. Potential hazards include but are not limited to cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns. Frequent hand washing is required.

Physical requirements
The incumbent is required to stand/walk for the entirety of each shift. Incumbent is regularly required to hear and communicate. This position is very active and requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to constantly move around in the kitchen and dish area where space may be limited. Must be able to bend, stoop, twist and squat. Incumbent must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighting up to 250 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. Required to wash pots and pans using both high temperature and chemical sanitizing systems.