Dishwasher: Island Kitchen Steward & Team Player

Tommy Bahama; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant group in North Port, Florida, seeks a dedicated culinary professional to create a welcoming atmosphere and ensure exceptional food quality. Candidates must have over a year of experience in high-volume settings and hold a valid food handler's card. This role includes responsibilities such as maintaining cleanliness and fostering a supportive kitchen environment. Join us for a rewarding career that brings the spirit of aloha into every meal.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of high volume culinary/hospitality experience.
• Current food handler’s card and other required certifications.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen cleaning and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Create a relaxed destination by demonstrating hospitality.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the dishroom and kitchen.

Skills

High volume culinary experience

Team player skills

Basic knowledge of restaurant skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Blenders

Knives

Job description

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LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE

Tommy Bahama is more than just an island inspired brand, it’s a lifestyle! Live the Island Life as an ambassador of our brand, all while providing 5-star food and service! We look for those who are passionate about growth as we offer a variety of rewarding positions from culinary, front of house and management teams. You will play an integral role in restaurant’s leadership, inspiring your team to work together to achieve our goals and create an environment of aloha fun. Come join us, share knowledge on each season’s scratch cuisine, hand crafted cocktails, and provide guest with world class dining - taking them some place great!

BE THE ISLAND GUIDE

• Create a relaxed destination – Actively participate in a team environment, demonstrating genuine hospitality and team player skills to promote culinary success
• Set the course – Foster cleanliness, sanitizing tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment
• Build the perfect oasis – Keep the dishroom and equipment clean and organized
• Support your crew – Ensure safety, cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen by maintaining specified agency standards
  
  
  

Essentials For Life In Paradise

• You have 1+ years of high volume culinary/hospitality experience
• You have a current food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal/state/local law
• You have basic knowledge of restaurant skills – Food/ equipment/ kitchenware/ tableware storage and rotation, proper cleaning, sanitizing, and stocking of plateware, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment. General housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, trash removal, etc.
• You have a high school diploma or GED
• Willingness to perform other duties as required that are necessary to support the business
  
  
  

Essential Physical Requirements

• Lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds frequently
• Bending/stooping/kneeling required – frequently
• Routine standing for duration of shift
• Maneuvering the following types of equipment or machinery:
• Hand cart, blenders, knives, slices, wine keys and other tools listed in training manual
• Scheduled shifts determined by business needs
  
  
  

Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!

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