Dishwasher - Gjelina LA

Gjelina Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

THE GJELINA GROUP seeks a diligent dishwasher responsible for washing all dishes, maintaining cleanliness of BOH areas, and supporting kitchen prep and sanitation. You will monitor equipment, organize work areas, and assist with general kitchen tasks as needed.

The role requires punctuality, ability to follow instructions, teamwork, and prior restaurant experience. This is an hourly, non-exempt position based at our Los Angeles location.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving skills, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Previous restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Wash all dishes, kitchen equipment, and food preparation equipment.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas including the line, BOH prep areas, storage, and walk-in.
• Monitor dishwashing machine to ensure proper operation, clean and maintain dish machine and equipment.
• Puts dishes back in designated areas.
• Assist in cleaning kitchen, including counters, sweeping and mopping the floors.
• Ensure proper garbage and trash disposal and removal.
• Assist with kitchen preparation, if applicable.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Instructions follow

Cooking basics

Take direction

Team environment

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Restaurant experience

Job description

DISHWASHER

Hourly wage: $17.87 - $18.00 per hour

Reports to:
Head Chef
Sous Chef
Managers

Department: BOH

Positions Classification: FLSA Non-Exempt, Hourly Employee

Job Responsibilities

This position is responsible for washing all dishes, kitchen equipment, and food preparation equipment. They maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas including the line, BOH prep areas, storage, and walk-in. Monitors dishwashing machine to ensure proper operation, cleans and maintains dish machine and equipment. Puts dishes back in designated areas. Assists in cleaning kitchen--including cleaning counters, sweeping and mopping the floors. Ensures proper garbage and trash disposal and removal. Assists with kitchen preparation, if applicable.

This position is required to report to their shift on time, using the time clock to check in and out. Manage your time including taking meal breaks in compliance with State Labor Law, keeping management informed when leaving your station.

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work in team environment
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Must have problem solving skills, be self-motivated, and organized
• Previous restaurant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Understanding and ability to comply with safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures
• Ability to use all relevant equipment
• Ability to prioritize work activities, provide accurate information and assistance to any management request in a timely manner
• Ability to keep calm when faced with any unusual situations
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job
• Comply and perform other duties assigned by supervisor

General Attributes

• To maintain a high customer service focus by approaching your job with our guests' satisfaction in mind
• To have a positive attitude, taking responsibility and initiative to resolve issues, always clearly communicating with your colleagues
• To be decisive, accepting responsibility for making things happen, thinking ahead, and developing contingency plans (while ensuring the support to get the job done).
• To be motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills to improve your performance
• To be flexible, responding quickly and positively to changing circumstances
• To maintain a team focus by strong leadership, showing cooperation and support to colleagues in pursuit of departmental goals

Physical Demands/Working Environment

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time (8-12 hours)
• Ability to move, pull, push, carry, or lift up to 50 lbs on occasion, and 30 lbs regularly
• Ability to seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hand regularly and in frequent or repetitive motion
• Ability to reach items at varying heights
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch, and climb as required
• Ability to work in conditions of environmental exposure to cold, heat, and water
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment

EOE

THE GJELINA GROUP HAS CREATED A CLIMATE OF PURPOSEFUL INCLUSION, AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL CAN FEEL AFFIRMED,SAFE, VALUED AND GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE WITHIN THE COMPANY. WE APPRECIATE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE DIVERSITY OF HUMANITY,A DIVERSITY WHICH INCLUDES DIFFERENCES IN ,SEX,AGE,RACE,ETHNICITY AND NATIONAL ORIGIN,RANGE OF ABILITIES,SEXUAL ORIENTATION,GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, FINANCIAL MEANS, EDUCATION AND POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE. THESE BELIEF AND PRACTICES APPLY TO ALL OF THE ACTIVITIES OF OUR BUSINESS INCLUDING DECISIONS FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OR EMPLOYMENT.