Dishwasher

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Title: Dishwasher (FLSA: Non-Exempt)

Department: The Heights Dining Services –
Effective Date: 4/2/2025

Report to: Director of Dining Services

Job Type: Part-Time/Temporary –
Hours: 14 hours per week

Location: Avery Heights, Hartford, CT

Schedule:

• Every other Monday: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Friday: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Every other Saturday: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM

The primary purpose of the dishwasher position is to maintain the sanitary condition of the kitchen and ensure the proper use of chemicals in daily use. The dishwasher is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, and pans, as well as major kitchen equipment and food storage areas.

• Maintain the sanitary condition of the kitchen.
• Ensure the proper use of chemicals in daily use.
• Scrape, wash, stack, and store dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, and pans as per the direction of the Sous Chef according to cleaning schedules.
• Clean and sanitize major equipment and wash kitchen and food storage areas according to cleaning schedules.
• Assist in the proper storage of food, paper, and cleaning chemical items.
• Remove garbage and boxes in a timely manner and wash out barrels each time.
• Attend monthly departmental meetings, other training, and in-service classes as required.
• Perform all other duties as required.

• Must have experience in a related food service facility or in an industrial environment where ongoing maintenance is required.
• Meets all appropriate City, State, Federal, and accrediting agency credential requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Standing and walking:
  The dishwasher will be required to stand and walk for extended periods during their shift, including moving around the kitchen and food storage areas.
• Lifting and carrying:
  The dishwasher must be able to lift and carry heavy items, such as trays, pots, and pans, weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.