Dishwasher

José Andrés Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay with industry leading benefits

Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k

50% off food at any of our restaurants

Flexible Schedules

Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement opportunities

Job summary

A prominent restaurant group in Washington, DC seeks a diligent kitchen team member to ensure cleanliness and organization in the kitchen. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing dishes and kitchen tools, operating dish machines, and restocking supplies. Candidates should be physically able to lift heavy items and operate kitchen machinery. The position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a fun and dynamic atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to handle heavy items, lifting up to 80 lbs regularly.
• Experience with kitchen machinery such as dishwashers and slicers.
• Knowledge of safe handling techniques for kitchen chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, and utensils.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the dish area.
• Operate dish machines according to specifications.
• Restock dishes and utensils as needed.
• Handle waste and recycling properly.

Skills

Ability to lift and carry items up to 80 lbs

Proper usage of kitchen machinery

Proper handling of chemicals

Ability to stand for long periods

Ability to work in various temperatures

Job description

Description

José Andrés restaurants have always been centered around our original mission, Change the World through the Power of Food! From fast casual to fine dining and everything in between, JAG’ers know they all play a critical role in overall success of our brands.

What we would like from you:

• Properly cleans and sanitizes all dishes, glassware, utensils and pots.
• Responsible for maintaining organization and cleanliness of dish room and dish machine.
• Assists with cleaning other areas of the restaurant as requested.
• Operates dish machines and pot sinks to company and manufacturer specifications.
• Uses proper measurements of detergent and sanitizer in the dish machine and pot sinks.
• Ensures Dish machine and pot sinks are well maintained and calibrated to comply with sanitation codes.
• Sweeps and mops floor.
• Restocks all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Removes all garbage and recyclables.
• Breaks down, cleans, and sanitizes the dish machine and pot sinks at the end of a shift.
• Keeps dish and other storage areas clean and organized.
• Utilizes safe and sanitary procedures.
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by a Chef, Management or Sous Chef at any time.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive Pay with industry leading benefits
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.
• 50% off food at any of our restaurants
• Flexible Schedules
• Fun, Dynamic, Innovative atmosphere
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement opportunities

Requirements

Skills & Conditions

• Ability to physically handle knives, pots or other items as well as grasp, lift and carry same from shelves and otherwise transport up to 80 pounds to every area of the kitchen.
• Proper usage and handling of various kitchen machinery to include dishwasher, slicers, ovens, stoves, grinders, mixers, and other kitchen related equipment.
• Proper usage and handling of various chemicals.
• This position will spend 100% of the time standing.
• Regular environmental exposures to very cold (-32 degrees) and heat (+90 degrees) and water.
• Regular exposure to conditions that could lead to minor injuries such as cuts and burns.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and lift up to 80 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally.

Who we are:

José Andrés Group restaurants span all over the globe including Miami, Las Vegas, Orlando, NYC, Chicago, Dubai, Bahamas, Los Angeles and of course Washington, DC. Since 1993, our restaurants reflect the authentic roots of each concept and showcase a passion for telling the stories of a culture through food. Apply now and join the industry leading José Andrés Group Team.

José Andrés Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer