Dishwasher

Bocado Tapas; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bocado Tapas in Barrington, IL is seeking a dedicated dishwasher to help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

You will be responsible for sanitation, pot washing, prep support, and keeping dishes ready for service while contributing to a positive dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Passion for food service and maintaining guest satisfaction.
• Energetic and positive attitude while interacting with team and guests.
• Able to bend, lift up to 30+ pounds and stand for long periods (up to 9 hours).
• Work in hot/cold environments and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality hospitality in a timely manner.
• Ensure guests feel welcome and valued in the restaurant.
• Sanitize and clean tableware, glassware, chinaware, and utensils; operate dishwashing machine as needed.
• Wash pots, pans, and trays by hand and/or machine; prep work as assigned.
• Remove trash and maintain clean work areas, floors, and equipment.
• Monitor kitchen operations and alert to potential problems.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Teamwork

Tools

Dishwashing machine

Job description

About Bocado Tapas

Bocado Tapas is a neighborhood restaurant inspired by the flavors and social dining traditions of Spain, Mexico, and the Mediterranean. We offer bold, shareable food, thoughtfully crafted drinks, in a lively and inviting setting.

Position: Dishwasher

Duties :

• Provide quality, and genuine, hospitality in a timely manner
• Ensure that guest's feel important and welcome in the restaurant
• Provides guest service by assuring that all tableware, glassware, chinaware, and cooking utensils are sanitary and clean including:
  • Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes and places them in dish washing machine.
  • Washes pots, pans and trays by hand and/or machine.
• Completes all assigned prep work.
• Removes trash and garbage to dumpster area.
• Washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors.
• Cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles.
• Assembles, maintains and breaks down dish machine.
• Carefully monitors the operation of the kitchen and alerts the of potential problems
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Passion for food and ensuring an excellent dining experience for all guests
• Energetic and genuine positive attitude while interacting with team-members and all guests
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 30+ pounds
• Ability to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on both high and low shelves.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours with required and appropriate breaks)
• Work in hot and cold temperature extremes subject to fluctuations for long periods of time
• Work around, handle, operate, and control hot equipment and products in a safe manner
• Work at a pace consistent with changing business volume and demands
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep kitchen operating to standard and to set a positive example

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!