Dishwasher- Sepulveda

King's Hawaiian Retail, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Hawaiian in Torrance is seeking a Dishwasher to wash and restock dishes, utensils and pots, and keep the dishwashing area clean while supporting kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must speak English, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and have weekend availability. We follow GMPs and sanitation guidelines; receive hourly pay of $17.00–$17.50 DOE.

Qualifications

• Speaks and understands English.
• Common sense reasoning and logic skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to arrive to work on time for all assigned shifts including early morning, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.
• Must have some weekend availability (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).

Responsibilities

• Washes all dishes, utensils, and pots/pans.
• Restocks clean dishes, utensils and pots/pans in kitchen, prep and service areas.
• Loads and unloads the dishwasher following the correct procedures.
• Stocks newly arrived products into kitchen storage area, walk-in, and freezer using first in first out.
• Knows and understands correct setup, breakdown, cleaning and maintenance of dishwasher.
• Prepares and maintains sanitation bucket for each station.
• Follows GMPs and keeps dishwashing area clean and orderly by mopping, wiping down equipment and other sanitation duties as assigned.
• Maintains storage areas to ensure proper labeling and cleanliness.
• Assists in prep and other areas as needed and assigned.
• Informs management of all needed repairs and/or maintenance needed on equipment, drains, tools, mats, and any necessary improvements needed within the building.
• Follows all sanitation guidelines as prescribed by the health department.
• Cooperates on all matters relating to safety and health in the work area.
• Understands and complies with general and specific safe job procedures including using knives safely.
• Wearing slip resistant shoes and utilizes proper lifting techniques.
• Reports all unsafe conditions or equipment immediately.

Skills

English language proficiency

Common sense and logical thinking

Team-oriented

Physical stamina (lift up to 50 lbs)

Standing/walking long periods

Punctuality and reliability

Weekend availability

Job description

Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our `ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well‑being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our `ohana! Joining King’s Hawaiian makes you part of our `ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve.

By living our values of Dignity, Excellence and Telling it like it is in a way that can be heard, the Dishwasher is responsible for washing and restocking all dishes, utensils, pots/pans, as well as keeping the dishwashing and other assigned areas clean. The Dishwasher is expected to be flexible and willing to take on additional tasks as assigned. This is a phenomenal opportunity to join our ‘ohana at our Kings Hawaiian Restaurant in Torrance.

Job Requirements:

• Washes all dishes, utensils, and pots/pans.
• Restocks clean dishes, utensils and pots/pans in kitchen, prep and service areas.
• Loads and unloads the dishwasher following the correct procedures.
• Stocks newly arrived products into kitchen storage area, walk-in, and freezer using first in first out.
• Knows and understands correct setup, breakdown, cleaning and maintenance of dishwasher.
• Prepares and maintains sanitation bucket for each station.
• Follows GMPs and keeps dishwashing area clean and orderly by mopping, wiping down equipment and other sanitation duties as assigned.
• Maintains storage areas to ensure proper labeling and cleanliness.
• Assists in prep and other areas as needed and assigned.
• Informs management of all needed repairs and/or maintenance needed on equipment, drains, tools, mats, and any necessary improvements needed within the building.
• Follows all sanitation guidelines as prescribed by the health department.
• Cooperates on all matters relating to safety and health in the work area.
• Understands and complies with general and specific safe job procedures including using knives safely.
• Wearing slip resistant shoes and utilizes proper lifting techniques.
• Reports all unsafe conditions or equipment immediately.

Skills/Experience:

• Speaks and understands English.
• Common sense reasoning and logic skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to arrive to work on time for all assigned shifts including early morning, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.
• Must have some weekend availability (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).

Compensation:

$17.00- $17.50 an hour DOE

King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana. We deliver irresistible Hawaiian food and aloha spirit, that families love everywhere, every day. After introducing Hawaiian foods to the world 70 years ago, we have grown into a company that provides irresistible foods and irresistible career opportunities to many. Our 'Ohana spans the country in our manufacturing plants, corporate locations, and restaurants. Our culture and work environments (both onsite and remote) help us to spread aloha culture as we nourish our employees' lives. We recognize that each of us has our home life and our work life, which is one life, and we strive to provide balance to our employees. We believe in excellence, dignity, and telling it like it is in a way that can be heard. We may not be excellent all the time, but we move toward excellence and embrace the change needed to continuously improve.

• Dignity and respect are always present.
• Treat everyone with kindness.
• Respect ourselves and others.
• Honor our commitments.
• Hold each other accountable.
• Practice what we preach.
• Appreciate each other’s differences.
• Exhibit professionalism.