Dishwasher

Role Overview
As a Dishwasher, you’ll be the backbone of our kitchen, working with integrity to keep all dishes, cookware, and tools impeccably clean and ready for service. You’ll maintain a safe, sanitary dish area in line with health-code standards, and, from time to time, you may assist with basic cooking and food-prep tasks as needed to support the culinary team.

Core Functions

• Dishwashing & Sanitizing: Operate commercial dish machines and hand-wash items (pots, pans, utensils, glassware) to chef-quality standards.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Keep sinks, counters, and floors around the Kitchen clean and dry; empty trash and recycling as needed.
• Equipment Maintenance: Inspect and clean dish machine and spray nozzles daily; report any malfunctions or repairs required.
• Supply Management: Monitor dish soap, sanitizer, and clean-up supply levels; restock cleaning chemicals and paper goods.
• Assist Prep & Service: Help with basic food prep tasks (peeling, chopping, batching ingredients)
• Sanitation Compliance: Follow all cleaning protocols, safety trainings, and health-code guidelines to guarantee a safe, hygienic kitchen environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to stand on feet for 8 hours.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Food service background.
• Understanding of food service health standards.
• Proficient knife skills.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Kitchen role.
• Works in temperature-controlled environment.
• Vision for near, mid-range and far as well as hearing for low, medium and high pitch.
• Requires physical ability for standing, sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching above head and below waist.
• Ability to lift 20 – 75 pounds.

Hours and Schedule

• Average 20-25 hours per week.
• Days and weekends required: Fridays & Saturdays required, occasional Sundays.
• Evening and night availability needed.