Dishwasher

City Winery Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

City Winery Pittsburgh seeks a Dishwasher to ensure proper cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen items and areas. Responsibilities include washing dishes, maintaining the kitchen work area, unloading dishwashers, and managing cleaning supplies. Candidates should have prior maintenance experience in a fast-paced restaurant, strong organizational skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. This role requires flexibility in scheduling and exceptional guest service skills.

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Exceptional guest service and hospitality skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment utilizing proper cleaning supplies.
• Maintain kitchen areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Unload dishwashers and restock clean dishes and utensils.
• Maintain adequate levels of detergents and cleaning supplies.
• Bag kitchen trash and discard in dumpster.

Skills

Prior maintenance experience in high-volume restaurant

Exceptional guest service

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to take direction

Job description

Position Summary

The Dishwasher will be responsible for proper cleanliness, maintenance, and sanitation of all dishes, utensils, pots and pans, kitchen equipment, and kitchen areas.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, glassware, utensils, flatware, pots or pans, utilizing proper cleaning supplies and equipment
• Properly scrape and sort dishes prior to loading into dishwasher
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition
• Unload dishwashers, restock and place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in proper storage areas
• Maintain dishwashing machine, including adequate levels of detergents and cleaning supplies, and report any inventory shortage and/or mechanical faults to supervisor
• Clean and sanitize floors, drainers, freezer and cooler
• Utilize proper equipment, including hand trucks, to move supplies from storage to work areas
• Report to work at the scheduled time, neatly groomed and in the correct uniform
• Bag kitchen trash and discard in a dumpster at intervals
• Maintain adequate levels of detergents and other cleaning supplies
• Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in proper storage areas
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas
• Aid in efforts to control glassware breakage or loss by handling items with care
• Perform other reasonably assigned duties as per business need and/or assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience in high-volume, fast paced restaurant or similar environment preferred
• Exceptional guest service and hospitality skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work both as a team and independently
• Ability to take direction, and communicate effectively and professionally
• Ability to perform physical requirements of position including standing for extended periods of time, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, able to lift loads of up to 50 lbs. Able to work rapidly, especially during peak periods to ensure that all guests are being serviced properly and necessary operational tasks are being completed in a timely manner
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays

Compensation

To be discussed

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.