Restaurant Dishwasher- Morning Shift

We're hiring people to join our team as DISHWASHERS!
A Few of Our Dish Team Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Ēma, a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants. Located in Glenview, on Patriot Blvd and East Lake Ave. This marks the second location for Ēma, with the first originating in Chicago's River North neighborhood in June 2016.
Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

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DISHWASHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Dishwashers are responsible for washing and sanitizing all food service utensils and miscellaneous items such as plates, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, etc. Also responsible for assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of the back of house area. May have additional cleaning duties specific to the restaurant.
Essential Functions
Operate and utilize the dish machine and cleaning supplies
Wash, sanitize and dry all kitchen utensils, equipment and other items placed in the dish area or as requested by Management and Staff
Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Maintain a pace sufficient to prevent back up of dirty dishes, glasses, etc.
Return and restock all items to appropriate area after washing and sanitizing procedures are completed
Ability to read a thermometer
Maintain dishwashing machinery and communicate any potential issues to Management
Identify cleaning supplies and notify Management when running low
Assist with general cleanliness of the back of house and restrooms
Empty garbage (checking for restaurant supplies) and keep garbage areas clean and covered
Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
Get along well with others and be a team player
Other duties will be assigned as needed