Dishwasher

SUMMARY: Washes, cleans and sanitizes dishware, glassware, silverware, pots, pans and work surfaces, etc. Also removes garbage from operational areas as necessary, keeps floors in a grease and debris free state at all times as well as participating in general property sanitation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates dish machine and three compartment sink in a correct manner.
• Ensures correct wash and rinse cycle temperatures are achieved.
• Drains and cleans (including screens) dish machine on approved schedule or when needed.
• Refills dish machine with clean water before cleaning glassware.
• Pre-cleans all dishware that goes into the dish machine.
• Ensures cleaned plates are dry and free from standing water.
• Cleans, sanitizes and wipes down dish table.
• Removes and properly stores garbage.
• Maintains floor to remove standing water, debris and grease.
• Continually maintains cleanliness and equipment maintenance to include deep cleaning when necessary.
• Participates in Walk-in/Reach-in sanitation.
• Keeps kitchen organized and ensures that all equipment, products and materials are properly stored.
• Follows and is knowledgeable of chemical requirements and maintains chemical amounts as posted on Ecolob chart.
• Disposes chemicals in accordance to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) requirements.
• Ensures kitchen and Health Department sanitation requirements are maintained at all times.
• Assists in the prep area during down time.
• Properly cleans and shuts down dish station at end of shift.
• Performs all duties in adherence to all company standards and policy.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and late hours when necessary.
• Must have the ability to report to work on time and on a regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:


Some high-volume dishwashing experience preferred.

Serve Safe Certification

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and speak fluently, in the primary language of the property location.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense, define problems, collect data and notify management when necessary. Ability to successfully re-prioritize tasks in a moment's notice.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES required:

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain composure in a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to attend all required company meetings.