Dishwasher

Kitchen Assistant

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations:

• Ensure that kitchen area is kept clean and tidy at all times to prevent any health or safety hazards.

• Wash dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans and other small wares according equipment operating requirements and the club's standard operating procedures.

• Report all accidents, illnesses or "near-miss" incidents immediately to manager on duty or supervisor.

• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Job Tasks/Duties:

• Wash all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to applicable food safety and other codes and regulations.

• Polish all silverware, platters and chafing dishes.

• Collect trash from kitchen areas; empties garbage cans and washes and re-lines with new bags; breaks down boxes, crates and removes debris.

• Examine garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware and other reusable items.

• Wash and polishes all stainless steel in the kitchen including shelves, dish cabinets, ice machines, coffee area, refrigerators and walk-ins.

• Wash and cleans receiving, trash and other kitchen-related areas.

• Sweep and mops kitchen floors.

• Store all dishes and other wares in proper areas.

• Clean dish machine and dish area according to pre-established schedule.

• Perform other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and cleaning coolers, freezers and storerooms.

• Maintain inventories of soap, chemicals and paper towels.

• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.

• Handle all china and glassware carefully to minimize breakage.

• Continuously inspect floors in kitchen areas to assure they remain clean, dry and clear of debris.

• Assist in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list.

• Clean and safely stores all brooms, mops and other cleaning equipment in proper places.

• Use all chemical cleaning supplies in a safe and careful manner.

• Help food servers by prioritizing the washing of specified service items.

• Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.

• Attend departmental staff meetings.

Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Sous Chef

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED preferred