Dishwasher and Polisher

Dacha Beer Garden; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A lively restaurant in Washington D.C. seeks a Dishwasher and Polisher to ensure an exceptional customer experience by maintaining cleanliness and supporting kitchen staff. This role requires teamwork, food safety knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain a clean dish station and glass shelves.
• Clean and maintain all cookware and glassware.
• Assist with deliveries according to internal guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Practices

Tools

Dish Machine

Knives

Fryers

Ovens

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Dishwasher and Polisher are essential parts of the Dacha team who, along with other team members, contribute to a superb and unique customer experience. With consistency and speed, assist chefs and front of house managers in servicing customers by ensuring the availability of clean plates, glasses, and silverware.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties will be assigned as needed.) Must be willing and able to do the following:

1. Ensure that every guest receives an exceptional overall experience.
2. Set up, break down, and maintain a clean and stocked dish station and glass shelves by executing all opening, running, and closing sidework. This includes, but is not limited to, setting up trash cans, cleaning the kitchen and restrooms, setting up and breaking down the dish machine, etc.
3. Clean and maintain all cookware, china, glassware, and silverware by following proper procedures.
4. Communicate with the chef about any chemical or cleaning supplies needed.
5. Assist with putting away deliveries in accordance with internal guidelines.
6. Maintain a supportive and cooperative relationship with the front of house (FOH) staff.
7. Be an example of teamwork with both FOH and BOH co-workers.
8. Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
9. Accept direction and constructive criticism from superiors.
10. Perform calmly and effectively in an extremely busy and stressful work environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand both oral and written instructions in English.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Thorough knowledge of safe food handling practices and DOH standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to continuously stand and/or walk for 12 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to frequently grasp and hold objects with hands.
• Ability to handle knives, fryers, slicers, rational ovens, sous vide machines, and open flames.

DISCLAIMER

Failure to abide by these and any other conditions of employment of the company set forth elsewhere can subject an employee to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.