Kitchen Utility & Dishwashing (Banquet Prep)

Rochester Riverside Convention Center; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Riverside Convention Center is seeking a dedicated Utility - Dishwashing team member in Rochester, NY. You will follow sanitation procedures to clean tableware, pots, pans, and utensils, while helping with setup and breakdowns for functions and coffee breaks.

You will report to Lead Utility and Food & Beverage managers, work varied shifts, and maintain a clean, organized dishroom and adjacent areas throughout events and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or equivalent preferred.
• Six months experience in dishwashing preferred.
• Irregular hours including day, evening, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Know weekly work schedule and wear proper uniform.
• Operate dish machine to clean all dishes used in kitchen and events.
• Wash pots and pans in potsink and potwasher.
• Store dishes, glasses, silverware, pots, pans, utensils in proper areas.
• Monitor water temperature and chemical usage; final rinse at 180°F.
• Keep dish area clean and organized between and after functions.
• Maintain cleanliness of room behind dish machine and pot room.
• Wipe down and sanitize metal surfaces in dishroom/potroom.
• Sweep and mop floors between functions and at day end; as directed by management.
• Remove trash to dumpster, reline cans with clean bags, follow recycling procedures.
• Maintain a clean mop closet.
• Assist with kitchen plate-up and setup/breakdown as needed.
• Follow proper breakdown procedures for dishroom and pot room; care for equipment.
• Maintain sanitation of utility areas and equipment.
• Prepare hot/cold beverages as production lists indicate; deliver to service area; clean urns and Cambro containers.
• Maintain sanitation of hand towels, soap dispensers, and sinks; ensure soap and rinse agent levels.
• Set up and remove service equipment and tables for banquet services.
• Report breakage to management.
• Additional duties as directed by management.

Skills

Dishwashing

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Education

High school education

Job description

Rochester Riverside Convention Center is seeking a dedicated Utility - Dishwashing team member in Rochester, NY. You will follow sanitation procedures to clean tableware, pots, pans, and utensils, while helping with setup and breakdowns for functions and coffee breaks.

You will report to Lead Utility and Food & Beverage managers, work varied shifts, and maintain a clean, organized dishroom and adjacent areas throughout events and daily operations.