Dishwasher

Mother's Market & Kitchen; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Mother's Market & Kitchen is seeking a Dishwasher in Costa Mesa, CA. Under the Food Service Manager supervision, you will perform dishwashing duties, maintain cleanliness, and ensure health-code compliance in a fast-paced environment.

This entry-level role requires a High School diploma or GED and offers opportunities to learn procedures and health code requirements while working with a cooperative team in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience necessary; entry-level position.
• Ability to learn cleaning procedures and health codes.

Responsibilities

• Organize, clean and store dishes, silverware, glasses and all cooking apparatus used in food service departments.
• Ensure specified water temperatures are used.
• Maintain cleanliness of dish washing area including floors, counters and walls.
• Assist in training for new dishwashers as needed.
• Interact with co-workers in a friendly productive manner.
• Keep work area clean and safe.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety

Cleanliness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Hiring Range: $14.00 - $14.50/hr DOE Under the Food Service Manager supervision, the

Hiring Range: $14.00 - $14.50/hr DOE Under the Food Service Manager supervision, the DISHWASHER performs the following duties:

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• Organize, clean and store dishes, silverware, glasses and all cooking apparatus used in food service departments
• Ensure specified water temperatures are used
• Ensure cleanliness and health code standards compliance
• Monitor products used to clean utensils and equipment and replenishes when necessary
• Organize storage shelves and maintain proper inventory of equipment and supplies
• Record breakage and losses of utensils and equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of dish washing area including floors, counters and walls
• Remove waste from collected bus tubs
• Stock produce for kitchen walk-in and rotate as needed
• Stock dry goods into kitchen storage areas
• Maintain cleanliness and organize walk-in
• Ensure safety of work area by removing debris and hazards
• Assist in training for new dishwashers as needed
• Keep work area clean and safe
• Interact with co-workers in a friendly productive manner
• Empty trash in work areas and transfer to dumpsters

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Training/Education:

• A High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate

Experience:

• No training and experience necessary - entry level position

Ability to:

• Learn procedures used in cleaning and storing kitchen utensils
• Learn applicable health codes
• Promote teamwork, working harmoniously and as a team with those contacted in the course of work
• Work in an accurate manner in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate with supervisors and co-workers in a manner able to be understood
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Comply with company standards and directives

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Perform repetitious movements while standing for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Push, carry and lift large equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds
• Bend, stoop and kneel
• Extend arms overhead and reach for products and boxes
• Work both inside and outside in wet and/or dry, hot and/or cold conditions
• Perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Comply with health code requirements
• Help with deliveries of kitchen product. Stack cases of product of varying weight, up to 70 pounds per case or bag
• Break down produce pallets. Stack cases weighing up to 70 pounds in the walk in cooler

Special Requirements

• Must be available to work various shifts as needed

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