Dishwasher - Ole Red Gatlinburg

Dishwasher

As a Dishwasher in our legendary music and entertainment venues, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen. You'll operate a dishwasher and hand wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment while supporting overall sanitation and organization. In a venue where great food meets live music, your behind-the-scenes contributions keep the operation running smooth. As the ideal candidate you're dependable, team-focused, and take pride in supporting the kitchen team.

Wash dishes, glassware, pots, pans, etc. Scrub large pots by hand. Maintain fast pace to keep up with high-volume kitchen and restaurant.

Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwashing machine and three-compartment sinks.

Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, such as ovens, grills, and food processing machines.

Break down dirty bus tubs. Deposit kitchen and dish room garbage in dumpsters.

Empty, clean and maintain all trash bins and compactor/dumpster area.

Clean and sanitize work surfaces, including countertops, stovetops, and worktables.

Sweep, mop, and scrub floors to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Comply with health and safety regulations by ensuring all eating/cooking utensils are cleaned, sanitized, and stored properly. Ensure proper storage and rotation of pots, pans, utensils, etc.

Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks, such as chopping vegetables or preparing ingredients.

Assist with unloading of deliveries. Clean and organize specific areas of the kitchen space, including storeroom areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.

Model company service basics. Follow all corporate policies, safety and security procedures, and brand SOPs. Promptly report accidents, facility issues, or unsafe conditions to management.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

Experience with industrial dishwashing machines preferred

Experience with kitchen and restaurant operations preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proper sanitation knowledge

Operation of garbage compactor/disposal

Restaurant bussing

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Able to work during peak times, including evenings, weekends and holidays, to support business needs

Physical Requirements

Speak and hear to communicate effectively and use both near and distance vision. Stand and walk for extended periods, including on uneven surfaces and while carrying items. Frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Occasionally team-lift over 50 lbs. Manual dexterity for tasks to handle fragile and wet items.

Working Conditions

Restaurant kitchen environment subject to both kitchen and customer areas and in close proximity to others.