Dishwasher: Fast-Paced Kitchen Team Player

O'Charley's Team Members Career Center; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

O’Charley’s in Paducah, KY is seeking a Dish Operator to join our kitchen team. You will set up and operate the dish machine, clean and store wares, monitor water temperature, and assist with general cleaning to keep the dish area sanitary.

You will work closely with Line Cooks to maintain a clean kitchen and efficient service. Must be able to stand long, lift up to 50 pounds, and handle fast-paced conditions; previous dish experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Dish machine operating procedures and silverware handling.
• Preventive maintenance awareness and adherence to standards.
• Understanding proper chemical usage and cleaning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and breaks down dish machine, including arms, screens and baskets. Cleans and polishes machine thoroughly, removing any paper and hosing down interior. Checks machine to be sure it is operating correctly and reports any defects immediately. Knows and implements preventive maintenance procedures.
• Washes and stores, in the correct place, all dishes, small wares and glasses. Presoaks, racks and washes silverware according to O’Charley’s procedures. Checks water temperature during dishwashing to ensure proper temperature.
• Checks trash for silverware, ramekins, etc. with a Manager. Removes trash from dishroom and places in dumpster. Cleans and sanitizes garbage cans and keeps liners in cans at all times.
• Cleans and keeps dishroom and detergent storage area neat. Constantly works to keep floors dry.
• Works as a team with all O’Charley’s team members, most specifically with Line Cooks, to maintain a clean kitchen area and efficient food service.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by a Manager.

Skills

Dish machine operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

O’Charley’s in Paducah, KY is seeking a Dish Operator to join our kitchen team. You will set up and operate the dish machine, clean and store wares, monitor water temperature, and assist with general cleaning to keep the dish area sanitary.

You will work closely with Line Cooks to maintain a clean kitchen and efficient service. Must be able to stand long, lift up to 50 pounds, and handle fast-paced conditions; previous dish experience is valued.