Dishwasher

Tiny Boxwoods Productions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local restaurant in Houston is looking for a Dishwasher to maintain the prompt and sanitary cleanliness of all kitchenware. The ideal candidate should possess a Texas Food Handlers certificate and have excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include ensuring all dishware and utensils are clean, adhering to sanitation regulations, and restocking supplies as needed. This role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. The position may involve working in extreme temperatures and requires physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Texas Food Handlers certificate.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude are essential.
• Ability to work in a team and multitask efficiently required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of all dishware and kitchen tools.
• Restock all dishes, utensils, and maintain sanitary workspace.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Good memory

Capacity to multitask

Ability to work as part of a team

Available to work flexible hours

Education

Texas Food Handlers certificate

Sanitation Certification

Job description

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 completed by the dishwasher is critical to every guest and the people who directly serve guests.

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 most responsible for protecting guests’ health by always using the highest standards of cleanliness in all areas of the restaurant. Although the dishwasher rarely serves guests directly, the work is critical to every guest and to the people who directly serve guests.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing tasks effectively and quickly.
• Provide guest service by ensuring 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.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in all areas of the store to protect guest health.
• 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.
• Adhere to sanitation, safety and food regulations set by Health Department.
• Perform 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

• Texas Food Handlers certificate
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude
• 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.