Dishwasher - Historic Taos Inn

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Dishwasher

Reports To: Kitchen Manager

Department: Food & Beverage

Summary of Position:

Provide a clean and safe kitchen area, according to Company standards, keeping the dish-room and equipment clean and organized at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the Company’s dishwashing policies and procedures to ensure that all expectations regarding the cleaning, sanitizing and storing of dishware and utensils are met.
• Work closely as a team with back of house kitchen staff to ensure that all kitchenware is cleaned in a timely, safe and efficient manner
• Organize items as they are cleaned, restock areas where items are stored
• Maintain cleanliness of workstation, kitchen and food storage areas
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning assignments with a variety of guest questions and requests
• Follow all guidelines and procedures outlined in department and health and safety manuals in accordance with company policies and follow proper use and storage of chemicals used to clean kitchen items
• Obtain ServSafe or equivalent certification as required by Company policy
• Understand Company ISO (Environmental & Quality) management systems, policies, goals, and initiatives and meet the specific responsibilities within these areas
• Work as a busser, assuming all duties of that position, when not scheduled in the kitchen
• Other duties per Duties Checklist and as requested

Position Requirements:

• Ability to take direction and change tasks quickly
• Must be able to work a variety of day, night, weekend, holiday shifts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. and carry up to 25lbs.
• Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast-paced environment, in close proximity to other people

Knowledge and Experience:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. 18 years or older. No experience required
• Experience: None required