Dishwasher

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - JLC Companies; Sartell (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - JLC Companies seeks a dedicated team member to support dishwashing and kitchen operations onsite in Sartell, MN. You will help maintain clean dishware, assist kitchen staff, and ensure efficient service during busy periods.

The role involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in a fast-paced restaurant environment in accordance with company policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and efficient service to guests per policies and standards
• Maintain cleanliness of dish area and kitchen stations
• Load and unload dishwasher; prepare dishes for service
• Restock and organize utensils, dishes, and glassware
• Assist kitchen staff with food prep following safety practices
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the manager on duty

Skills

Dishwashing

Food handling

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Mobility

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides friendly and efficient service to guests according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards. Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by the manager on duty. Ensures kitchen work areas, restaurant common areas, plate ware, silverware, equipment and utensils are clean and in excellent condition.

POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS

• Dish room Maintenance
• Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and practices good personal hygiene.
• Arranges soiled dishes, silverware and glassware into washer trays.
• Pre-rinses all items to be washed
• Loads trays into dishwasher.
• Removes dishes, silverware and glassware from washer trays and stocks kitchen personnel and servers.
• Washes pots and pans in 3 compartment sink.
• Air dry dishes and utensils – do not stack
• Keeps all silverware out of trash
• Maintains cleanliness of his/her stations and work areas.
• Performs side work during shift downtime including but not limited to; rolling silverware, restocking condiment holders, cleaning works areas, cleaning bathrooms, etc.
• Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.
• Assists Crew Members
• Removes soiled dishes from cook’s line and supplies with clean dishes
• Keeps dish area, prep kitchen organized swept, mopped and dry
• Clean and restocks employee restroom
• Assists in putting away food deliveries
• Breaks down boxes and removes trash and recyclables
• Picks up parking lot and grounds
• Assist kitchen staff with food preparation using safe food handling practices
• Assists with other activities as instructed by the manager on duty.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours
• Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold
• Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depts. of 2 ½ - 3 feet.
• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided
• Must have time management skills
• Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide
• Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times
• Bending, reaching, walking
• Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals