Dishwasher

Minnehaha Country Club; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is seeking a dedicated kitchen staff member responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the main kitchen and food preparation areas. This role includes washing dishes, ensuring food safety standards are met, and assisting in food preparation. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and food safety certification. Heavy lifting and standing for long periods are required. Join a team in a dynamic kitchen environment offering a chance to develop culinary support skills.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in kitchen sanitation preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow sanitation practices.
• Good physical stamina to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain kitchen areas to safety standards.
• Wash, store, and maintain cooking utensils and dishes.
• Assist in food preparation and inventory management.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwashing machine

Job description

Reports to: Executive Chef and Sous Chefs

Education, Certification and Experience

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Ensure that kitchen area is kept clean and tidy at all times to prevent any health or safety hazards.
• Wash dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans and other small wares according equipment operating requirements and the club’s standard operating procedures.
• Report all accidents, illnesses or “near-miss” incidents immediately to manager on duty or supervisor.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Responsible for general cleanliness of the main kitchen dish area and other Food and Beverage kitchen prep areas. Wash and properly store all cooking utensils, china equipment, flatware and glassware.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Washes all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to applicable food safety and other codes and regulations.
• Polishes all silverware, platters and chafing dishes.
• Collects trash from kitchen areas; empties garbage cans and washes and re-lines with new bags; breaks down boxes, crates and removes debris.
• Examines garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware and other reusable items.
• Washes and polishes all stainless steel in the kitchen including shelves, dish cabinets, ice machines, coffee area, refrigerators and walk-ins.
• Washes and cleans receiving, trash and other kitchen-related areas.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floors as well as other kitchen-related areas.
• Stores all dishes and other wares in proper areas.
• Cleans dish machine and dish area according to pre-established schedule.
• Performs other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and cleaning coolers, freezers and storerooms.
• Maintains inventories of soap, chemicals and paper towels.
• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
• Handles all china and glassware carefully to minimize breakage.
• Continuously inspects floors in kitchen areas to assure they remain clean, dry and clear of debris.
• Assists in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list.
• Cleans and safely stores all brooms, mops and other cleaning equipment in proper places.
• Uses all chemical cleaning supplies in a safe and careful manner.
• Helps food servers by prioritizing the washing of specified service items.
• Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.
• Attends departmental staff meetings.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chefs

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Food safety certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.