Dishwasher

Yardbird Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Yardbird Group is seeking a dedicated dishwasher to clean and sanitize dishes, glassware and utensils, and to maintain the dish area. The role supports kitchen and stewarding staff and may involve assisting with other areas as needed.

The position requires knowledge of sanitary guidelines, ability to operate the dish machine, and the physical capacity to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. English communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic sanitary guidelines required.
• Familiarity with dishwashing equipment and operation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 35 pounds regularly.
• Must be proactive, flexible, and energetic.
• Must communicate effectively in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils and pots.
• Maintain cleanliness of dish room and dish machine area.
• Assist with cleaning other areas as requested.
• Receive and sort dirty items, load into dishwasher, and stack post-wash items.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanitary guidelines

Dish machine operations

Manual handling

Initiative & flexibility

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

REPORTS TO: Executive Chef
KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Kitchen Staff, Stewarding Staff, F&B Staff
Job Description:
The dishwasher is responsible for properly cleaning and sanitizing all dishes, glassware, utensils and pots, as well as maintaining the dish room and dish machine. The dishwasher also assists with cleaning other areas of the restaurant as requested. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and property policies, practices and procedures.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic sanitary guidelines
• Knowledge of basic dish machine operations, and ability to operate
• Ability to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly
• Ability to take initiative and exhibit flexibility
• A highly motivated and energetic personality
• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Able to work flexible hours necessary including off hours, weekends and holidays.
• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral form

Responsibilities

• It is the primary responsibility of the dishwasher to perform a variety of janitorial duties and maintain cleanliness of assigned areas
• Receive soiled dinnerware, flatware, and glassware, placing items according to size and likeness on automatic dishwasher
• Remove washed dinnerware, flatware, and glassware from automatic dishwasher and stack them according to size and likeness for future use
• Return items not satisfactorily cleaned for a second wash
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors
• Scrub walls and trashcans
• Pick up trash in kitchen and loading dock area
• Clean floor mats
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested

Working Conditions

• This position will spend 100% of the time standing
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water

Preferred

• At least 1 year of related kitchen experience in a high-volume environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a similar kitchen setting

Compensation: Minimum Wage