Dishwasher

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Bluefield (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Bluefield, Virginia, is seeking a General Utility / Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness in kitchen areas and assist with food preparation. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and be willing to learn.

Responsibilities include scrubbing dishes, taking out trash, and keeping work areas tidy. The role requires physical capability to lift items and volunteer in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• A desire to care for others, grow, and learn.
• Ability to transport cases up to 50 pounds.
• Work in various environments, including hot and damp conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen work areas and equipment.
• Assist in food preparation activities.
• Scrape and pre-rinse food from dirty dishes.

Skills

Care for others

Positive attitude

Ability to lift

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family‑owned restaurant company that’s been in business for over 50 years, and we’re looking for the next member of our family. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the communities in which we live. If you want to work in a fun family atmosphere and are interested in learning business, leadership, and hospitality, this is the place for you.

Role

General Utility / Dishwasher

Invitation

To make a difference by loving people through coordination and helpful service. You’ll be responsible for maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment, plate ware and utensils – keeping it all clean, sanitary and orderly. You’ll also assist in food preparation activities and, as a member of the Kitchen Team, you will work-in and be cross‑trained in all kitchen department roles.

Specific Functions and Duties

• Scrapes and pre‑rinses food from dirty dishes and places them in dishwashing machine (50%).
• Washes pots, pans, and trays by hand and/or machine (15%).
• Completes all assigned prep work (10%).
• Removes trash and garbage to dumpster area (10%).
• Washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors (5%).
• Cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles (5%).
• Assembles, maintains and breaks down the dish machine (5%).

Qualification Standards

• A desire to care for others, grow, and learn.
• A positive attitude.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Ability to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on both high and low shelves.
• Works indoors (90%) and outdoors (10%).
• Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others.

Physical Requirements

There are physical demands that come with this role. To be successful you’ll be regularly required to 1) navigate throughout the restaurant and communicate with guests, 2) move and grasp items up to five pounds, 3) lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 4) bend and stoop. You must have adequate vision to discern cleanliness throughout the restaurant and operate a touchscreen. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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