Dishwasher at a restaurant

Dishwasher Position

The Dishwasher is responsible for delivering clean and sanitized plateware and glassware to our guests. This position is critical to our guests overall experience as the Dishwasher must ensure the plateware and glassware are clean and stocked for our guests to have a memorable experience.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Maintain proper grooming and uniform standards

Assemble dish machine and pot sinks to prepare for washing dishes, glassware, pots and pans

Change water in the dish machine at a minimum every two hours, or earlier if necessary, and replace with fresh water to ensure all dishes are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized

Ensure proper water temperature constantly

Clean all dishes properly using the dish machine or washing by hand

Check all dishes after cleaning to ensure 100% cleanliness

Sort clean silverware

Organize the dish area for efficient use of space

Sweep and mop floors throughout the entire dish area and back of house to maintain a clean environment

Carry boxes and trash from the kitchen to the dumpster maintaining cleanliness throughout restaurant

Demonstrate professional and gracious demeanor at all times

Perform all opening, running, and closing duties accurately

Perform any job function requested by the management team

Competency Statement(s)

Adaptability & Flexibility Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs

Attention to Detail Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks

Communication Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner

Confidence A matured and justified self-belief in one's ability to do the job, and the conveyance of that behalf

Initiative Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations

Problem Solving Resolves difficult or complicated challenges

Teamwork Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables

Thoroughness Ensures that work is complete and accurate

Education: High School; able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English

Experience: N/A

Computer Skills: N/A

Certificates & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements: N/A

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