Dishwasher

Forno Osteria And Bar Montgomery; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Forno Osteria And Bar Montgomery is seeking a dedicated dishwasher to uphold a clean and safe kitchen environment. You will wash, sanitize, and store dishes, pots, and pans, while keeping the dish room organized and ready for high-volume service.

Responsibilities include loading and running the dish machine efficiently, reporting malfunctions, maintaining supplies, and assisting with closing duties as needed to support a smooth operation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Keeps dish area clean and organized to avoid cross-contamination.
• Willing to follow hygiene and safety protocols at all times.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment.
• Maintain clean dish room and organized work area.
• Monitor dish machine cycle and report issues to manager.
• Load, run and unload dish machine only when full to minimize waste.
• Ensure adequate levels of detergents and cleaning supplies.
• Assist with closing duties and overall kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Each dishwasher’s primary objective is to provide a clean and safe kitchen area for our staff. Wash and clean tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment. Keep the dish room and equipment clean and organized.Duties & Responsibilities:Maintains a guest focus while performing dutiesAssumes 100% responsibility for the cleanliness of dishware and area aroundLoad, run and unload dish machine only when full, avoiding waste and quicker turnKeep the dish machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems to managerMonitor dish machine water temperature and chemical levels to ensure sanitary wash cycle.Wash and store all tableware and kitchenware.Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchenBag and haul kitchen trash to dumpster.Leaves hallway area free of debris, food and boxes at all timesHandle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies.Clean food preparation and production areas as requiredAssists others in closing the kitchen.NEVER let the machine wait for a new cycleALWAYS ready for the new cycleNEVER stand around waiting for the dish machine to be finished machineALWAYS check with manager or chef before leavingSweep and mop all kitchen and dish areas moving tables to reach behind hidden spotsDO NOT use the hose spray as your cleaning tool, use green sponges ,stainless steel scrubbers or clothAttends all scheduled employee meetings when asked to and brings suggestions for improvement.Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager on duty.ALWAYS Scrubs pots and pans, skillets and maintains shininess using stainless steel scrubbersNEVER store dirty pots, pans or platesALWAYS clean dishes with a cloth before they go in the dish machineALWAYS RUN EVERYTHING IN THE DISH MACHINE AND SANITIZEStamina: Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift, typically 8 hours.Lifting: Capacity to lift and carry dishes or other items, which can weigh up to 20-50 pounds.Movement: Comfort with bending, reaching, stooping, and moving quickly around a kitchen.