Dishwasher & Kitchen Steward — Fast-Paced Role

Chartwells Higher Education; North East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to support our kitchen team. You will ensure cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, glassware, pots, pans, trays, and utensils, while maintaining an orderly work area and equipment in safe, working condition.

You must hold a valid Food Handler Certificate or equivalent, be prepared for a fast-paced environment, and be willing to work with industrial washing machines. Prior dishwashing experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous dishwashing experience preferred but not required.
• Hands-on experience with industrial washing machines preferred.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all dishes, glassware, pots, pans, trays, and utensils based on procedures and assigned equipment
• Polish silver using burnishing machine tumbler, chemical dip, buffing wheel and hand cloth based on procedures and assigned equipment
• Maintain the dish and kitchen area and ensures equipment is clean, in working condition and complies with safety standards
• Wash worktables, walls, refrigerators, meat blocks and other food prep surfaces
• Remove trash and place it in designated containers. Steam cleans or hoses out garbage cans
• Assists in loading, unloading and transfer supplies, products and equipment between storage and work areas
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Skills

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Tools

Industrial washing machines

Job description

Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to support our kitchen team. You will ensure cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, glassware, pots, pans, trays, and utensils, while maintaining an orderly work area and equipment in safe, working condition.

You must hold a valid Food Handler Certificate or equivalent, be prepared for a fast-paced environment, and be willing to work with industrial washing machines. Prior dishwashing experience is preferred but not required.