Dishwasher

Grotto Pizza, Inc.; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Grotto Pizza, Inc. in the Town of Middletown, New York, seeks a bus person/dishwasher to maintain cleanliness and efficiency in the front-of-the-house area. Key responsibilities include bussing tables, cleaning restaurant areas, washing dishes, and assisting servers. This entry-level position requires some secondary education and candidates must be at least 16 years old. Ideal candidates must have stamina, demonstrate the ability to lift, and be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position, minimum age of 16 required.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and walk at a moderate pace.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the removal of dirty dishes from tables.
• Maintain cleanliness of parking lots and building exteriors.
• Communicate with servers/hosts for efficient guest service.

Skills

Stamina to stand up to 5 hours

Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 lbs

Ability to work in fast paced environment

Education

Some secondary education

Job description

Description

To assist in the cleanliness and efficiency of the front‑of‑the‑house area in order to maintain a productive and comfortable atmosphere in which to provide exceptional guest service. The bus person/dishwasher works under the Front of the House’s general direction. He/she is responsible for bussing tables, cleaning all restaurant areas, maintaining dish room organization, washing and storing dishes, and assisting servers in their basic operations.

Job Duties

• Assist in the removal of dirty dishes from tables during and after guests’ meals.
• Assist in the cleaning of tables, chairs, windows, floors, highchairs, boosters, booths, spice caddies, and pie racks.
• Keep dishwashing areas organized, including washing dirty dishes, returning clean dishes to designated areas, emptying slop buckets/garbage cans, taking garbage to dumpsters, and setting up, breaking down and cleaning the dishwashing unit.
• Maintain cleanliness of parking lots and building exteriors.
• Communicate with servers/hosts to ensure dining room efficiency and guest service.
• Assist in stocking wait stations with silverware, cups, ice, and plates.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of janitorial closet and cleaning supplies.
• Assist in the clean‑up of any spills or accidents.
• Assist in restaurant maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager including store specific opening, closing, and side work procedures.

Requirements

• Education: Some secondary education.
• Experience: Entry‑level position.
• Age: Must be at least 16 years old.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Stamina to stand up to 5 hours at a time.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and walk at a moderate pace.
• Strength to lift and carry bus objects that may weigh up to 20 lbs. or more.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of restaurant layout and basic safety concerns.