Dishwasher

Responsible for general kitchen and dish room duties for the restaurant.

• Report to your shift on time, in a clean and presentable uniform, ready to work, and clock in.
• Complete opening and closing duties in accordance with approved procedures.
• Apply knowledge of the full menu and other restaurant information such as hours of business, types of payment, and other restaurant policies.
• Answer the telephone as needed in a professional manner and be able to answer any customer inquiries regarding the restaurant or place the caller on hold.
• Be responsible for the cleanliness of the dish area, kitchen, kitchen equipment, stock rooms, rear entrance, and the exterior of the restaurant/grounds.
• Properly clear/scrape all dishes, utensils, and glasses to load into the dishwasher.
• Manually clean all large pots and pans in sinks and clean sinks at the end of each shift.
• Place clean glasses, dishes, utensils, and pots in proper drying locations.
• Return all supplies to the appropriate areas of the restaurant and stock supplies as needed.
• Maintain clean surface areas of the dish room, including countertops, walls, mats, floors, and ceilings.
• Remove garbage and grease from the dish room area and dispose of them in appropriate areas.
• Sweep and mop the dish room area at the end of each shift.
• Maintain cleaning supply inventory and obtain additional supplies as needed.
• Able to lead and direct the work of others within the department.
• Communicate customer, order, and/or employee difficulties to management.
• Communicate any health and/or safety concerns or violations immediately to management.
• Conform to restaurant policies and procedures at all times.
• Be capable of going outside the general responsibilities of the department to ensure proper customer service.
• Attend all scheduled/mandatory meetings as needed.

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Must be an honest, dependable, and reliable individual with a high level of integrity, who possesses a clear understanding of teamwork, with a high level of energy and sense of urgency.
• Must have the highest level of customer service skills, while being able to multi-task and adapt to the changing restaurant environment.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Must possess and maintain valid required State BASSET and Food Handler’s certification.
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time, as well as maneuver throughout the entire restaurant easily (up to 5 hours) in hot conditions.
• Able to lift and carry items up to 100 pounds.