Dishwasher

Harri.com; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program - Focusing

Paid Vacation

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Life, Accident Protection

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Ramen-san in Chicago's River North, Fulton Market and Streeterville neighborhoods is hiring dishwashers to wash and sanitize utensils, maintain back-of-house cleanliness and support a fast-paced kitchen.

Join Lettuce Entertain You's team and enjoy benefits, flexible hours including weekends, training and development, and a restaurant group known for great food and service. This role requires standing long shifts, lifting up to 50 pounds, and teamwork in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience washing and sanitizing kitchen utensils.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work varied hours, weekends.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dish machine and cleaning supplies.
• Wash, sanitize and dry kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Maintain back of house cleanliness.
• Read a thermometer and monitor temperatures.
• Restock items after washing.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Be a team player and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Dishwashing

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as DISHWASHERS!

A Few of Our Dish Team Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Located in Chicago’s bustling River North, Fulton Market and Streeterville neighborhoods, Ramen-san is a lively neighborhood noodle den and bar reminiscent of traditional ramen shops in Japan and features a half-dozen different bowls of ramen, blast-chilled beer and rare expressions of Japanese whisky. Open for lunch, dinner and late night, the menu also incorporates Asian-inspired offerings like traditional okonomiyaki on the weekends and Late Night Fried Rice daily after 10 PM.

Caring. Creative. Careers.
Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

DISHWASHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Dishwashers are responsible for washing and sanitizing all food service utensils and miscellaneous items such as plates, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, etc. Also responsible for assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of the back of house area. May have additional cleaning duties specific to the restaurant.

Essential Functions

• Operate and utilize the dish machine and cleaning supplies
• Wash, sanitize and dry all kitchen utensils, equipment and other items placed in the dish area or as requested by Management and Staff
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipmentAbility to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain a pace sufficient to prevent back up of dirty dishes, glasses, etc.
• Return and restock all items to appropriate area after washing and sanitizing procedures are completed
• Ability to read a thermometer
• Maintain dishwashing machinery and communicate any potential issues to Management
• Identify cleaning supplies and notify Management when running low
• Assist with general cleanliness of the back of house and restrooms
• Empty garbage (checking for restaurant supplies) and keep garbage areas clean and covered
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player