Dishwasher

Benihana - Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known restaurant in Pittsburgh is looking for a dedicated Dishwasher who will ensure the cleanliness of dishware and kitchen equipment. This role includes essential responsibilities such as maintaining the dish machine, washing tableware, and keeping the dish room organized. The ideal candidate has basic food preparation knowledge and experience in a kitchen environment, and is able to support the restaurant team for smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in a restaurant, catering, or hotel kitchen.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Operates dish machine and maintains cleanliness.
• Washes and stores tableware and kitchenware.
• Cleans food preparation areas as required.

Skills

Basic food preparation knowledge

Experience in food preparation

Ability to maintain cleanliness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible for washing and cleaning tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment as well as all utility and / or maintenance duties in the restaurant as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Loads, runs and unloads the dish machine.
• Keeps the dish machine clean and reports any functional or mechanical problems immediately.
• Monitors dish machine water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle.
• Washes and stores all tableware and kitchenware.
• Keeps dish room clean and organized.
• Maintains adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen.
• Bags and haul dish room trash to dumpster at designed times.
• Handles tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Maintains adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies in accordance with SDS..
• Cleans food preparation and production areas as required.
• Fills in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or kitchen chef.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Job Requirements :

• Basic food preparation knowledge preferred.
• Previous experience in food preparation preferred but not required.
• Previous experience working in a restaurant, catering business or hotel kitchen highly desirable.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

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