Dishwasher (Seasonal)

Polly Pies; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local dining establishment in California is seeking a Dish and Utility worker responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen. The role requires effective communication and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include washing dishes, sorting, and maintaining the dishwashing area. Ideal candidates should be safety-oriented and able to multi-task under pressure.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong focus on sanitation and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes and cooking equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Wash pots, pans, and trays by hand.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Sanitation and safety-oriented

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Time management

Job description

Overview

JOB PURPOSE:

Protect the Polly’s Brand by upholding the standards of Fresh, Friendly, Above and Beyond Expectations. The dish and general utility position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for pots, pans, dishes, cooking equipment, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. Ensure the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility.

Responsibilities

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, pots, pans, and other cooking equipment and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
• Maintain clean dishwater at all times.
• Wash pots, pans, and trays by hand.
• Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.
• Set up or break down dishwashing area.
• Clean and roll/unroll mats.
• Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
• Sweep/mop floors and clean drains.
• Assemble/disassemble dish machine.
• Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster.
• Follow all safety procedures including proper lifting, knife handling, personal protective equipment, etc.
• Conduct general store and restroom cleaning as directed.
• Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
• Do not touch dirty dishes before touching clean dishes without washing hands first.
• Keep the dish machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems immediately.
• Notify the Manager on duty any time dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.
• Measure and assemble ingredients and prepare recipes and menu specifications in accordance to Polly’s Pies recipes.
• Complete other various tasks including salad bar prep.
• Required to work varied hours; may be needed to work daily dinner rush, weekends and/or holidays.
• Fill in for different positions according to business needs when necessary.

Qualifications

• Effective communication
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Sanitation and safety-oriented
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Time management