Dishwasher

Tiny Boxwoods; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Houston is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen. Responsibilities include cleaning dishes and utensils, maintaining restrooms, and ensuring guest health by adhering to sanitation standards. The ideal candidate should have a Texas Food Handlers certificate and possess strong multitasking abilities. This role requires flexibility to work various shifts and a commitment to teamwork. Join a supportive environment focused on serving excellent food to all guests.

Qualifications

• Must have a Texas Food Handlers certificate.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a good memory are essential.
• Ability to multitask and work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing tasks effectively and quickly.
• Ensure that all cutlery, glassware, and dishware are sanitary and clean.
• Clean and maintain restrooms daily.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good memory

Capacity to multitask

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Texas Food Handlers certificate

Sanitation Certification

Job description

Position Description

Job title Dishwasher

Reports to Executive/Kitchen Manager

Classification Non-Exempt, hourly pay

Job purpose

Tiny Boxwoods dishwashers provide guest service by assuring that all glassware, dishware, cutlery, and cooking utensils are sanitary and clean. The dishwasher is the person most responsible for making sure guests’ health is protected by always using the highest standards of cleanliness in all areas of the restaurant. Although the dishwasher rarely serves guests directly, the work done by the dishwasher is critical to every guest and the people who directly serve guests.

Duties and responsibilities

The primary job duties and responsibilities of being a Dishwasher/Porter include but are not limited to the following:

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing tasks effectively and quickly.
• Provide guest service by assuring that all cutlery, glassware, dishware, and cooking utensils are sanitary and clean.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining restrooms daily.
• Operate dish machines to company and manufacturer specification.
• Use proper measurements of detergent and sanitizer in the dish machines.
• Responsible for making sure that guest health is protected by always using the highest standards of cleanliness in all areas of the store.
• Restock all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Ensure kitchen is prepared by restocking and placing bus tubs and buckets at each station.
• Remove all garbage.
• Break down, clean, and sanitize the dish machine at the end of each shift.
• Keep dish and other storage areas clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Must adhere to sanitation, safety and food regulations set by Health Department.
• Various cleaning tasks and side work.
• Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep the store operating to standard, and to set a positive example.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and well‑groomed appearance, meeting the “Pressed and Tailored” standard.
• Perform up to company standards and expectations.
• Maintain a regular and punctual attendance.
• At times may put orders away as directed by Executive/Kitchen Manager in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Tiny Boxwoods Productions require the minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the position of a Dishwasher/Porter.

• Texas Food Handlers certificate
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good memory
• Capacity to multitask.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays
• Sanitation Certification

Working conditions

The incumbent will be working in a restaurant setting on the floor with guests, in the kitchen and dish area. Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature generally moderate and controlled, however incumbent must be able to work in extreme temperatures, as the kitchen may reach temperatures above 100°F. Position requires the handling of sharp objects and sanitizing chemicals. Potential hazards include but are not limited to cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns. Frequent hand washing is required.

Physical requirements

The incumbent is required to stand/walk for the entirety of each shift. Incumbent is regularly required to hear and communicate. This position is very active and requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and be able to constantly move around in the kitchen and dish area where space may be limited. Must be able to bend, stoop, twist and squat. Incumbent must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighting up to 250 lbs on a regular and continuing basis. Required to wash pots and pans using both high temperature and chemical sanitizing systems.