Dish Washer

Moku Kitchen; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Moku Kitchen in Honolulu, HI is seeking a dependable dishwasher to support busy kitchen operations. You will wash dishes, glassware, cookware by hand or machine, keep stations stocked, and maintain a clean, organized workspace throughout shifts.

This role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 25 lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment. Attention to safety, good communication, and cooperative teamwork are essential to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Organizational and time management skills with good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using dishwasher or by hand.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, and equipment in storage areas and/or cooking lines.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Stock supplies such as dishes, pans, and utensils in serving stations and refrigerators.
• Clean and prepare various foods for cooking or serving (peeling, cutting, portioning).
• Pull mats and sweep floors.
• Clean garbage cans with water and detergent.
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pick up areas.
• Set up and/or break down dish station and properly assemble/disassemble dishwasher.
• Change water regularly and perform day-to-day maintenance.

Skills

Multitasking

Stamina

Written/Verbal Communication

Time Management

Job description

Essential Functions:
Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using mechanical dishwasher or by hand.

Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas and/or cooking lines.

Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in a clean and orderly fashion.

Stock supplies such as dishes, pans, and utensils in serving stations, cupboards, and refrigerators as well as stock the necessary items on the Cooks' Line.

Clean and prepare various foods for cooking or serving such as cleaning, peeling, and cutting fruits and vegetables, as well as portioning out prepared food items.

Treat all kitchen equipment, glassware, and china with care, taking precaution to minimize breakage.

Pull mats and sweep floors.

Clean garbage cans with water and detergent.

Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pick up areas.

Set up and or break down dish station including properly assembling/disassembling dishwasher.

Change water at least every 2 hours or more if needed.

Perform day to day maintenance within restaurant including things such as replenishing batteries and light bulbs, break down cardboard boxes and deposit in appropriate receptacles.

Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, ceiling fans and fixtures, furniture, and equipment in food service area and other areas of the restaurant.

Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies either manually or by using hand trucks using proper safety methods.

Notify managers of need for major repairs.

Notify supervisor of supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.

Must be dependable, report to work as scheduled and on time, and follow all policies regarding attendance. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

Requirements

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Ability to stand for long period so time, lift 25 lbs., and bend, climb or work in confined spaces

Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication

You must have organizational and time management skills and demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills

Must be able to do the following constantly: stand, walk, use hands/fingers, reach outward, and push/pull 10-25 lbs.

Must be able to do the following frequently: climb (step ladder, stairs), squat or kneel, and bend.

Must be able to do the following occasionally: reach above shoulder, lift/carry 21-50 lbs, and push/pull 26-40 lbs.

Must be able to work in a fast paced, high-energy, moderately noisy environment containing multiple personality types. Can become crowded, hot, and can become high pressure.

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (non slip shoes, long pants, back belt if lifting over 25 lbs, safety glove when using knife).