Dishwasher

LaCo; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

LaCo is a Latin-inspired restaurant in the United States seeking dishwashers to support the food and beverage service. The role involves cleaning dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring proper food safety standards. The ideal candidates must work well under pressure and be flexible with their schedule.

Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for advancement. Join our dedicated team for a vibrant working environment.

Qualifications

• Flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Work well in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Stand for long periods and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sort, rinse, and properly stack dishes.
• Conduct general cleaning and maintenance.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.

Skills

Ability to work flexible shifts

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation

Good judgment and problem-solving skills

Lift 25-50 lbs

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

Company Overview

LaCo is a Latin-inspired restaurant with a coastal twist, featuring specialty dishes prepared from scratch using the freshest ingredients available. Nestled between Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach, in Seacrest Beach, the friendly staff offers some of the best drinks along 30A, including house-made mojitos, sangria and a selection of fresh-squeezed lime margaritas.

Job Summary

Our dishwashers play a vital role in keeping our food and beverage service functioning, and our guests happy. If you're ready for a job you'll love, apply to be a part of our team.

Responsibilities

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, to send through dish machine
• Sort and stack clean dishes
• Remove trash and garbage to the dumpster
• Set up/break down dishwashing area
• Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions
• Sweep/mop floors
• Conduct general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed
• Clean restaurant equipment
• Implement storage and rotation of food and supplies
• Cross‑training opportunities available

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and bend, climb or work in confined spaces
• Ability to properly lift 25-50 lbs
• Knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation procedures
• Can obtain any necessary food handling permits or licenses
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Spell Restaurant Group
• Inspect and clean, and maintain food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food‑handling practices.
• Ensure food is stored and cooked at the correct temperature by regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, fryers, roasters, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Knows and complies consistently with the restaurant’s standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for the quality of products served.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to support a smooth service period.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all food products and supplies according to restaurant policies and procedures.
• Season and cook food according to recipes.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish setup for all dishes.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off‑peak periods as needed.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Closes the kitchen following the closing checklist for kitchen stations and assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill‑in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Benefits/Perks

• Opportunity for Advancement
• Companywide Food Discounts
• Direct Deposit
• Qualified Employees: Insurance Offerings
• 401K with employer match