Dishwasher - Applebees / IHOP

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel is seeking a dependable dishwasher to support our kitchen team. You will wash silverware, dishes and cooking utensils, operate the dishwashing machine, and keep kitchen areas clean and organized.

This role requires ability to stand for long periods, follow safety rules, and work in a fast-paced, high-energy casino environment. Experience in dishwashing is preferred; English communication is favored, and bilingual candidates are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in dishwashing or food and beverage venues preferred.
• Communication skills in English both written and oral preferred. Spanish or other language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Wash silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
• Operate dishwashing machine and use compartment/industrial sinks.
• Clean assigned kitchens by sweeping and mopping floors, walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers.
• Empty trash receptacles and replace bags or liners.
• Clean and sanitize working environment by regularly exchanging water from dish machine and removing debris from disposal systems.
• Restock plates, cups, glasses, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Assist cooks and prep cooks with simple tasks as needed.

Skills

Dishwashing experience

English communication

Job description

Reports To

Head Cook

Job Summary

Responsible for washing restaurant equipment and utensils and assisting with maintenance of kitchen area.

Essential Functions

• Ensure compliance with the applicable Tribal, Federal and other laws and gaming regulations and Kickapoo Lucky Eagle policies and procedures.
• Ensure the highest possible standards of guest services by properly listening and responding to guest and team member concerns and questions.
• Wash silverware, dishes, cooking utensils, equipment and displays.
• Operate dishwashing machine and use compartment/industrial sinks.
• Clean assigned kitchens by sweeping and mopping floors, walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, and ensuring that kitchen areas are free from debris.
• Empty trash receptacles and replace bags or liners.
• Clean and sanitize working environment by regularly exchanging the water from the dish machine and removing the debris from the garbage disposal systems according to approved practices.
• Clean and sanitize all items used so they can be utilized again in a clean condition, free of any contamination risk.
• Responsible for maintenance of dishwashing machines and compartment sinks to ensure proper working order while following safety precautions.
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of food racks, food bins, dry storage racks, garbage cans, receiving docks, loading areas and chemical storage rooms.
• Restock plates, cups, glasses, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Follow all MSDS criteria and food and product safety.
• Assist the cooks and prep cooks with simple tasks based on business needs.
• Demonstrate and promote KLECH core values and MAD skills.
• Manage and maintain security of confidential information entrusted to position.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete all required training as assigned.
• Monitor compliance with property established Anti-Money Laundering policies.
• The essential functions listed above are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities pertinent to this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements To Qualifications

• Experience in dishwashing or food and beverage venues preferred.
• Communication skills in English both written and oral preferred. Spanish or other language skills a plus.

Other Criteria

Qualified Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Members and qualified Native American preference is observed.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with the General Manager, Directors, Managers and all staff.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, stressful environment.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to have strong critical thinking, analytical and guest service skills.
• Must possess a positive attitude with strong organizational qualities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Ability to understand complex instructions and material.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers of all levels.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and demonstrate teamwork.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow and comply with established Casino guest service programs.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the team member is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, climb and bend for extended periods; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen on a regular basis.
• The team member must be able to concentrate for prolonged periods.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The team member must be able to communicate effectively in person or using telecommunications equipment.
• The team member must have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, touch-screen display, telephone and calculator.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Back of the house, casino floor and normal office setting.
• Frequent walking and standing in a smoke-filled environment and frequent contact with the general public.
• Temperature controlled environment with varying noise levels. May be exposed to high levels of noise throughout the day.
• Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform under pressure and work long hours under stressful conditions.
• May be exposed to the risks associated in attempting to resolve issues with difficult guests and extremely irate staff members.
• May be exposed to various types of lighting including, but not limited to: artificial fluorescent lights, flashing lights, strobe lights, multiple colored lights, etc.
• Travel may be required to perform one or more essential functions of this position.

Conditions Of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and retain a KTTT Gaming Commission License, including successful completion of background check necessary to obtain and maintain license. Responsible to keep all documents current and valid at all times.
• Must be able to provide authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to commute to and from work.
• Must comply with KLEC handbook, internal policy and procedures, and gaming regulations set within KLEC.