Crimson - Dishwasher

The Wild Birch Hotel; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wild Birch Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and support kitchen operations. Responsibilities include washing dishes and pots, monitoring the cleanliness of dishwashers, and ensuring adequate supply levels. The role also involves sorting trash, sweeping floors, and assisting fellow employees to meet guest needs. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, this may be the job for you.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, glassware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
• Keep dishwasher clean and maintained, reporting any issues to the Kitchen Manager.
• Monitor dishwasher water temperature for sanitary wash cycles.
• Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies.
• Place clean dishes and utensils in storage areas.
• Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage.
• Maintain kitchen work areas and utensils in clean condition.
• Sort and remove trash appropriately.
• Sweep or scrub floors as needed.
• Receive and store supplies.

Tools

Commercial use dishwashers

Glasswashers

Pot-washing machines

Power washers

Drying and draining racks

Wet mops

Trash compactors

Hand trucks

Lifts

Handheld thermometer

Remote reading thermometers

Job description

Wash and clean tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment. Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
• Keep dishwasher clean and maintained, and immediately report any functional or mechanical problems to the Kitchen Manager.
• Monitor dishwasher water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle.
• Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen.
• Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as required.
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
• Sweep or scrub floors.
• Receive and store supplies.
• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
• Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Supplemental Responsibilities

• Prepare and package individual place settings.
• Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies.
• Set up banquet tables.

Tools & Technology (examples in parentheses)

• Commercial use dishwashers, glasswashers, pot-washing machines, power washers
• Drying and draining racks
• Sinks
• Wet mops
• Trash compactors
• Hand trucks, lifts, or accessories
• Handheld thermometer, remote reading thermometers