Dishwasher

Dishwasher Position

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Dishwasher at the Shreveport Convention Center/Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Under direction of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, the Part Time Cook primary responsibilities include the following functions in accordance with ASM policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have positive attitude.
• Reports to work in proper uniform according to the scheduled time.
• Follows instructions for each event as given by the Executive Chef and Sous Chef
• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using dishwashers or by hand.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Prepare and package individual place settings.
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Sweep and scrub floors.
• Clean and prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
• Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food and supplies.
• Receive and store supplies.
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
• Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No Supervisory Responsibilities

Working Conditions

• The working hours are scheduled based on the needs the facility. PART-TIME ON-CALL scheduling.
• There is no guarantee of hours on a weekly basis.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to report to work as scheduled.
• Maintain a client service oriented attitude.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include day, evening, weekends and holidays and can work flexible schedules

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to pass a background check and meet corporate minimum requirements.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Exhibit a professional attitude and appearance.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Work well independently exercising judgment and initiative, as well as in a team environment with a diverse group of people.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Be able to work in fast paced kitchen environment.
• Be able to work in hot, wet, humid and loud environment for long periods of time.
• Must adhere to local Food Codes.
• NON-SLIP SHOES REQUIRED.

Education and/or Experience

• Possess a High School diploma or GED with (1) year of related experience.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a Food & Beverage environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow direction
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to complete required pre-employment food service training, if applicable
• Ability to work in a team
• Positive attitude and neat appearance
• English preferred as primary language, but not required

Working Conditions

• Will be in contact with chemical cleaning agents
• Hazards include, but are not limited to, cuts from broken glass, metal cans, scalds and burns, slipping and tripping
• Frequently immerses hands in water; works frequently in a hot and damp environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

• Ability to stand and walk for entire length of shift
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 60 pounds and place items on high and low shelves
• Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet, twist at waist, bending and squatting
• Pushing and pulling occasionally, to move equipment, mops and brooms