Dishwasher

Out West Restaurant Group Career Center; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities: Shift Leader

Health insurance

Paid time off after 90 days

HFWA sick leave

PHE leave

Meal discounts

Job summary

Out West Restaurant Group is seeking a reliable Dishwasher to support our busy kitchen in Colorado Springs. The role involves maintaining clean dishwashing areas, washing and sanitizing utensils and dishware, and supporting overall kitchen operations during shifts.

Opportunity for growth through our Shift Leader program and a hospitable culture. We offer health benefits, paid time off after 90 days, HFWA sick leave, and PHE leave when applicable.

Qualifications

• 1+ year BOH experience in a full-service restaurant preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keeps dishwashing areas organized to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Handles dishwashing tasks and restocks as needed to maintain workflow.
• Follows all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Washes, sanitizes and stores dishes and smallware.
• Maintains cleanliness of floors and kitchen areas.
• Operates dish machine and manages chemical usage safely.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Lift up to 30 lbs

Stand for 8 hours

Team player

Tools

Dishwasher machine

Sanitation protocols

Job description

DISHWASHER

$17.50-$18.50. Not eligible for tips.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) for employees eligible under ACA measurement rules.
• A paid day off, after 90 days of employment.
• Accrued Paid Sick Leave: up to 48 hours of paid sick leave per year, required under the Healthy, Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). This benefit is for use of a variety of health- and safety-purposes, which employees “earn” at a rate of 1 hour of leave for every 30 hours worked.
• Public Health Emergency (PHE) Leave: up to 80 hours of PHE-related leave when a PHE is declared.

EXTRAS:

• Growth Opportunities! Shift Leader program with extensive on the job training.
• Hospitable culture that recognizes hard work, effort, perseverance and leadership.
• Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day to spend the day with family & friends.
• Flexible Schedule.
• Meal discounts.
• Company sponsored Employee Assistance Program.
• We are the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse.
• Plenty of future possibilities to advance in your career!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures smooth and steady kitchen operations by keeping dishwashing areas organized.
• Manages tasks efficiently to maintain kitchen workflow.
• Follows all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Restocks kitchen and cooking line as needed throughout the shift.
• Performs routine cleaning of the kitchen and assists with general cleaning tasks, as needed.
• Clear understanding of dish machine operations, including its chemical components, and follows proper procedures for changing water and chemicals as needed.
• Keeps the floors clean and dry.
• Ensures plates and smallware’s are properly washed, sanitized, and stored.
• Maintains and inspects food receiving, preparation, production, and storage areas to ensure that health and safety regulations are always adhered to.
• Corrects unsafe practices or conditions and notifies management.
• Commitment to food safety, cleanliness, job safety and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrates teamwork by supporting all areas of the restaurant as business needs arise. Teamwork is essential and expected of all Outbackers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1+year BOH experience in full-service restaurant preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to lift, carry or move up to 30 lbs.
• Able to work in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per shift.
• Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting and stooping.
• Manual dexterity to handle glassware, utensils and technology systems.
• Ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Visual ability to include distance, close, color, depth and peripheral. Also, the ability to adjust focus as needed. The role involves working in areas with low or dim lighting.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Out West provides reasonable accommodations to qualify individuals with disabilities.

All newly hired employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). You can view theE-VerifyParticipation and Right to Work poster at

ABOUT US:

We are Out West Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee of Outback Steakhouse in the United States. Outback Steakhouse is an Australian theme restaurant that opened in March of 1988. At Outback Steakhouse we take food seriously, without forgetting the fun and we are proud to do things uniquely and strive to positively impact the lives of our people we call “Outbackers”. We believe if you treat people “Just Right” then success is sure to follow. It’s a culture of respect and camaraderie that breeds enthusiasm. We start with indulging each customer like a guest in our own home. We continue by committing to the success of each and every Outbacker to be trained to the best of their ability.

Out West Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer.We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions at Outback are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to any characteristic protected by both federaland state laws.

We are committed to fairness, respect and opportunity for all employees.

Monitor 200 Award- Ranked in Top 50 Franchisees in the U.S., 4 years in a row.

International Franchise Association’s Franchisee of the Year Award 2022, for Exemplifying Excellence in Local Community Service.

Proud contributor to non-profit organizations, California Care and CORE. Both organizations do incredible work, providing essential support to restaurant employees and their families during challenging times.

There is no fixed deadline for applying for this position.