Dishwasher

The Dishwasher is responsible for performing various kitchen cleaning and storage activities such as but not limited to dish washing, pot washing, general and equipment cleaning, storage and rotation of food and supplies. Responsible for janitorial duties in various services areas and other areas associated as a Dining Activity. Responsible for handling all foods, storage and cleaning activities in accordance with sanitary procedures and standards and complies with all federal, state and local regulatory procedures regarding food storage, cleaning and preparation.  

The Dishwasher also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility.

Your Responsibilities :

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in proper racks/trays to send through dish machine.  
• Trouble-shoot dishwasher machine malfunctions.
• Sort and stack clean dishes, carry clean dishes to cooks’ line and other proper storage areas, rewash soiled dishes before delivering  
• Ensure specialty service pieces are washed by hand and stored properly.
• Wash pots, pans and trays by hand  
• Prevent loss by ensuring no silverware, glassware, or service pieces are discarded.
• Remove trash and garbage to dumpster  
• Set up or break down dishwashing area  
• Clean and roll/unroll mats  
• Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions  
• Sweep/mop floors  
• Notify manager and time dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.
• Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action which may be taken.
• In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position requires to perform occasionally some supportive functions of service.  
• The job description isn’t meant to be a complete list of your responsibilities or all the things you’ll do.

The job description isn’t meant to be a complete list of your responsibilities or all the things you’ll do.

Your Qualifications:

• Three months’ work experience preferred.
• Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be on your feet and alert for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to work in elevated temperatures and a wet environment.
• Continuous use of hands and arms
• Continuous bending, reaching and twisting.

Salinas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.