Dishwasher

V STEAKS; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

V STEAKS is seeking a reliable dishwashing/utility associate to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of china, glassware, tableware, and cooking utensils, using both machine and manual cleaning methods in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities include sorting and rinsing dirty items, loading and unloading the dishwasher, washing pots by hand, sweeping and mopping floors, removing trash, and assisting with general upkeep.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow chemical labels.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glassware, and utensils; send to dish machine.
• Sort and stack clean dishes; stock areas and cook's line.
• Change dishwater hourly; use proper cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
• Wash pots, pans, and trays by hand as needed.
• Remove trash; keep exterior areas clean and presentable.
• Set up and break down the dishwashing area and machine.
• Sweep and mop floors; manage floor mats and storage.
• Perform general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed.
• Notify a manager if dish machine temps fall below safety standards.

Skills

Read chemical labels

Safety procedures

Professional demeanor

Job description

Description

The dish and general utility position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe, and sanitary facility.

Responsibilities and Duties

The main functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Sorting and rinsing dirty dishes, glass, tableware, and other cooking utensils and appropriately sending them in racks through dish machine
• Sorting and stacking clean dishes in appropriate areas sometimes carrying clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas
• Changing dishwater in dish machine every hour, this also includes using the proper cleaning and sanitizing solutions in dish machine and soak tubs
• Washing pots, pans, and trays by hand
• Removing trash and garbage to take to dumpster, ensuring exterior of restaurant and dumpster area are also clean / presentable
• Setting-up and breaking-down dishwashing machine and surrounding area
• Sweeping and mopping floors, including proper cleaning and storage of floor mats
• Performing general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed / needed
• Notifying a manager anytime dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be able to read labels on chemicals and follow directions of safe usage of these products
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in high-stress situations