Dishwasher

Singh Management; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Singh Management in Howell, Michigan, seeks a Dishwasher responsible for ensuring the kitchen area is clean, safe, and sanitary. You will sort, rinse, and wash dishes, and maintain cleanliness standards for food service.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a commercial kitchen and knowledge of sanitation techniques, delivering high-quality culinary experiences for residents. This role demands hard work, dedication, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dish cleaning practices and dining etiquette.
• Knowledge of proper food service sanitation techniques.
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils.
• Wash pots, pans, trays, dishes and utensils manually.
• Sweep kitchen floors and mop stockrooms.
• Adhere to all sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Dish cleaning practices

Food service sanitation

Time management

Customer focus

Job description

Brief Description

Job Title: Dishwasher

Position Summary: The Dishwasher works hard behind the scenes to ensure the kitchen area is clean, safe and sanitary at all times. This is essential in delivering a high quality culinary experience for our residents. The dishwasher is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, pots, etc., using a machine and/or manual cleaning methods. Additionally, this position will sweep kitchen floors, mop stockrooms, and report any hazardous situations in the kitchen. Our dishwashers are focused on getting the job done thoroughly and efficiently to meet our resident’s culinary needs. They understand and appreciate the details that ensure a positive mealtime presentation for our residents.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
• Sort and stack clean dishes. Carry clean dishes to cook’s line or other proper storage areas.
• Wash certain pots, pans, trays, dishes and utensils by hand with specified soap and water directed by the Culinary Supervisor or Culinary Service Director.
• Sweep kitchen floors, ensure kitchen floor is sanitized and take trash out.
• Mop stockrooms and report any hazardous situations in the kitchen to the Culinary Supervisor or Culinary Service Director.
• Adhere to all sanitation and safety standards.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned by the Culinary Supervisor or Culinary Service Director.

Competencies

• Work Ethic – Places value on hard work and achieving goals. Takes pride in work related activities, tasks and responsibilities. Acts professionally, respectfully, and is dedicated to work. Takes accountability and responsibility for their work and work related tasks.
• Detail Oriented – Pays attention to the smallest details in a situation, and truly cares about them. Understands the importance of all aspects of a given task, no matter how trivial they may seem. Values the importance of gathering all relevant information before making a decision.
• Time Management – Uses time effectively and efficiently, able to get more done in less time than others while not sacrificing quality. Has the ability to independently prioritize work activities.
• Customer Focused – Dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customer by establishing and maintaining effective relationships as well as gaining trust and respect of customers.

Job Requirements

• Working knowledge of dish cleaning practices and dining etiquette.
• Knowledge of proper food service sanitation techniques.
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi‑manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Associates in this role are frequently exposed to hot water, garbage disposals and cleaning chemicals.
• While performing the duties of the job, the associate is frequently exposed to heat/cold.
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, push and pull.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements including simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
• Occasional sitting, with constant walking and standing.