Dishwasher - Part Time

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg, KY is seeking a part-time Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen. You will wash dishes, glassware, and utensils using machine and manual methods, help keep the dish area clean, and support the kitchen staff in a team-oriented environment.

The role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and follow health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Dishwasher role requires cleanliness and sanitation
• Ability to work in a kitchen environment
• Team player and able to follow directions

Responsibilities

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glassware, silverware and utensils for washing
• Operate and maintain dish machine and wash by hand as needed
• Wash pots and pans by hand
• Clean tables and carry trays to dish area
• Store cleaned items in an orderly fashion
• Remove trash and cardboard from work areas
• Sweep and mop floors
• Set up and break down tables, chairs and equipment for events
• Comply with safety and health requirements
• Rotate stock and assist with deliveries
• Perform general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed
• Be a team player and follow management directions

Job description

Spring Into a New Career at Shaker Village!

Position:Dishwasher - Part Time

Location: Harrodsburg, KY

Job Id:672

# of Openings:1

Position: Dishwasher

Summary of requirements:

The dishwasher at Shaker Village is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china (dishes), glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc. using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility. The dishwasher supports management and all kitchen staff in developing a sense of teamwork and cooperation.

Specific Duties:

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glassware, silverware and cooking utensils to wash in dish machine and by hand.
• Operate and maintain dish machine in safe and efficient manner.
• Wash pots and pans by hand.
• Clean Tables and carry trays to dish area.
• Store cleaned items in work areas in orderly fashion
• Remove trash and cardboard from work areas.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Setup and break down tables, chairs and other equipment for special events
• Comply with all safety and health department requirements
• Rotate stock and put up truck deliveries.
• General restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed
• Be a team player and follow directions of management

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and as a team as needed
• Must be capable of standing for long periods
• Required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel
• Must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing 10 - 25 pounds
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds as needed (occasionally)
• Must be able and willing to climb stairs with tools and equipment
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Must have excellent manual dexterity
• This job operates mainly in a kitchen environment and routinely uses sinks and dishwasher and tools to clean kitchen applicants
• Frequent exposure to hot water, potentially slippery floors, garbage disposals and cleaning chemicals
• Frequent exposure to outside fluctuating temperatures (inside and outside work as needed)

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