We will maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards for glassware, silverware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe, and sanitary facility.
General Responsibilities
- Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware, and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine
- Sort and stack clean dishes. Carry clean dishes to cook's line and other proper storage areas. Rewashes soiled dished before delivering
- Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage or loss
- Change dishwater in dish machine when necessary
- Remove trash and garbage to dumpster
- Ensure cleanliness of the back dock at all times
- Set up or break down dishwashing area
- Clean and roll/unroll kitchen mats
- Fill/empty 3 compartment sink with cleaning/sanitizing solutions
- Sweep and mop the floors
- Assemble and disassemble the dish machine
- Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster
- General restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed
- Wipe up any spills to ensure floors remain clean and dry
- Must notify manager anytime dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures
- Close the dish area properly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations
- Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement
- Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or General Manager at any time.
- Must have adequate transportation to and from work. Arrive 10 minutes prior to assigned shift in order to be ready to work at your scheduled time
Job Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Must be 16 years of age
- Experience/Knowledge: No previous restaurant experience required
- Must be able to follow verbal instructions in English
- Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and other staff members
- Must be able to read labels on chemicals
- Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
Management Activities
Discretion/Independent Judgment
As a Dishwasher, you will be expected to work with Associates to ensure satisfaction. A Dishwasher will have to take initiative and get creative in resolving challenges and involve a manager only when previous methods have been unsuccessful.
Physical Requirements
- Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
- Constant standing with some walking
- Lift and carry racks or stacks of dishes, glassware, and other utensils weighing up to 60 pounds many times per shift
- Lift and empty trashcans weighing up to 150 pounds, with assistance, up to 5 times per shift
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and lifting
- Work indoors 80%; outdoors 20%
- Be able to work in hot, wet, humid, and loud environment for long periods of time
- Hazards include, but are not limited to, cuts from broken glass and metal cans, burns, slipping and tripping
- Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills
Working Conditions
- Working conditions involve noise, heat, temperature changes, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.
- Varying schedule to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
- May be required to work additional hours as directed by the workload and staffing
- Some exposure to smoke, steam, high temperature, and humidity
- May work near toxic/caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles.
Appearance/Uniform Standard
- Chef pants or black pants with a Georgia Blue shirt or chef coat, Georgia Blue hat or hair net, black socks, and closed-toed black slip-resistant shoes.
- Facial hair must be well groomed and kept to a minimum
- Hair long enough to touch the shoulder must be pulled back and restrained
We will supply aprons which must be worn throughout the shift and changed when soiled