Dishwasher

Tavistock Restaurant Collection; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant group in Boston is seeking a diligent Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness of plateware and glassware, ensuring guests have a memorable dining experience. Responsibilities include washing dishes, maintaining proper hygiene standards, and organizing the dish area efficiently. Candidates should possess a High School diploma and be able to communicate effectively in English. This entry-level position values adaptability, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English (speak, read, and write).
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of plateware and glassware for guests.
• Maintain proper grooming and uniform standards.
• Assemble dish machine and prepare for washing.
• Change water in dish machine regularly.
• Clean all dishes thoroughly.
• Organize dish area efficiently.
• Sweep and mop dish area and back of house.

Skills

Adaptability & Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Communication

Confidence

Initiative

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Thoroughness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dishwasher is responsible for delivering clean and sanitized plateware and glassware to our guests. This position is critical to our guests overall experience as the Dishwasher must ensure the plateware and glassware are clean and stocked for our guests to have a memorable experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain proper grooming and uniform standards
• Assemble dish machine and pot sinks to prepare for washing dishes, glassware, pots and pans
• Change water in the dish machine at a minimum every two hours, or earlier if necessary, and replace with fresh water to ensure all dishes are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized
• Ensure proper water temperature constantly
• Clean all dishes properly using the dish machine or washing by hand
• Check all dishes after cleaning to ensure 100% cleanliness
• Sort clean silverware
• Organize the dish area for efficient use of space
• Sweep and mop floors throughout the entire dish area and back of house to maintain a clean environment
• Carry boxes and trash from the kitchen to the dumpster maintaining cleanliness throughout restaurant
• Demonstrate professional and gracious demeanor at all times
• Perform all opening, running, and closing duties accurately
• Perform any job function requested by the management team

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Adaptability & Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs
• Attention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Communication – Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner
• Confidence – A matured and justified self-belief in one’s ability to do the job, and the conveyance of that behalf
• Initiative – Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations
• Problem Solving – Resolves difficult or complicated challenges
• Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
• Thoroughness – Ensures that work is complete and accurate

Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School; able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English

Experience: N/A

Computer Skills: N/A

Certificates & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements: N/A