Future Opening: Dishwasher

Gustav's; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

gustavs is seeking an entry-level dishwasher to wash and clean tableware, pots, pans and kitchen equipment, and keep the dishroom, restaurant, bathrooms, and kitchen organized.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading the dish machine, maintaining clean sinks, monitoring temperatures, labeling and storing chemicals, and assisting with basic food preparation as needed. No previous restaurant experience required.

Qualifications

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Be able to work in hot, wet, humid and loud environment for long periods of time.
• Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to safely lift bags, cases and stacks weighing up to 60 pounds up to 30 times per shift.

Responsibilities

• Load, run and unload dish machine.
• Keep the dish machine and sinks clean and report problems.
• Monitor dish machine and sink water temperature to ensure a sanitary wash cycle.
• Wash and store all tableware and kitchenware.
• Label, replenish and store chemicals.
• Use proper chemicals with safety for yourself and others.
• Keep dishroom and storage clean and organized.
• Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen.
• Bag and haul dishroom trash to dumpster as scheduled.
• Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as required.
• Assist with basic food preparation according to the checklist and prep sheets.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the restaurant.
• Complete other tasks as directed by your Manager or Superiors.

Skills

Physical fitness

Heavy lifting

Standing long hours

Noise tolerance

Job description

Summary of Position: Wash and clean tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment. Keep the dishroom, restaurant, bathrooms, kitchen and equipment clean and organized. This is an entry level position that may lead to promotions to the other roles within the kitchen.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Load, run and unload dish machine.
• Keep the dish machine & sinks clean and report any functional or mechanical problems immediately.
• Monitor dish machine & sink water temperature to ensure a sanitary wash cycle.
• Wash and store all tableware and kitchenware.
• Properly label, replenish and store chemicals.
• Use the proper chemicals for each job while maintaining safety for yourself and those around you.
• Keep dishroom & storage clean and organized.
• Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen.
• Bag and haul dishroom trash to dumpster at designed times.
• Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as required.
• Assist with basic food preparation according to the checklist and prep sheets.
• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or immediate supervisor.
• Complete any other tasks or directives issued by your Manager or Superiors in a polite, timely and accurate manner.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Be able to work in hot, wet, humid and loud environment for long periods of time.
• Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Be able to safely lift bags, cases and stacks weighing up to 60 pounds up to 30 times per shift.

Compensation: $15.74 - $17.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.