Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Free uniforms
Job Description:
Job Summary
Washes dishes, silverware, pots/pans, glasses and other kitchen serviceware and equipment following established company procedures. Also responsibility for maintenance, cleanliness and upkeep of dish and pot/pan washing areas and related equipment. Assist as necessary with food preparation, restaurant cleanliness and other duties as assigned.
Key Performance Elements/Essential Functions
- Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during, and after each shift.
- Proper operation of dish machine, following equipment guidelines and company policies and procedures.
- Ensures the proper stocking and use of all necessary chemicals a complete understanding of the proper use of these chemicals
- Proper set-up of pot/pan washing area, ensuring proper stocking, cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, silverware, pots/pans, glasses, and other restaurant serviceware and equipment following established company guidelines.
- Assists in re-stocking cooks and Server areas with clean serviceware and equipment as necessary to help ensure efficient guest service.
- Assists in cleanliness, maintenance and organization of back-of-house areas
- Assists in the cleanliness, maintenance, and organization of all back-of-house storage areas.
- Completes all assigned prep work within assigned time lines.
- Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.
- Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times.
- Follows all systems of safety training
- Sets up work station for maximum productivity and efficiency.
- Mentally prioritizes tasks to maximize use of time.
- Dates, labels, and rotates all products.
- Ensures a harassment free environment through proper personal conduct.
- Upholds safety and security standards at all times.
- Maintains professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards.
- Complete other job duties as assigned by the Manager.
- Capable of using knives, slicing equipment, and other food preparation equipment safely.
- Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.
Key Competencies/Characteristics
- Ability to read and follow instructions related to the use of chemicals in the manner in which they are written.
- Able to remain positive and calm under stressful conditions.
- Exhibits neat, clean and professional image at all times.
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift and carry 30-50 pounds several times per shift.
- Must have sufficient mobility to move and/or operate in work area. Bending, turning, twisting upper body, reaching for up to x amount of times per day.
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods up to 4 hours.
- This position requires work in hot environments both front of the house and in the back of the house for a restaurant
Additional Information
- Must meet any federal, state, county or municipal regulations pertaining to the service of food and beverages, e.g. ServSafe Certifications.
- Ability to understand dangers of chemical use and must follow all OSHA related MSDS (now MSD) information as written
- Team Members must work well with limited supervision within their specific position functions but must be highly interactive with other Team Members to accomplish work.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 6 months experience working in similar positions within restaurant industry
- Preferred Experience includes restaurant dishwashing or prep experience or similar
- Preferred ability to speak and understand English and Spanish at a conversation level
- Ability to perform the tasks as described above
- No formal education requirement