Quaker Steak and Lube- Dishwasher

Scott Enterprises Restaurant Division; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Enterprises Restaurant Division is seeking a dedicated dishwasher to ensure all dinnerware, glassware, flatware, and service-ware are 100% soil-free and sanitized. The role maintains a sanitary workstation and supports kitchen operations in a fast-paced setting.

The successful candidate will manage dishwashing equipment, uphold safety and hygiene standards, and contribute to efficient guest service by keeping items ready for use and properly sorted for reuse.

Qualifications

• Maintains a positive and professional approach to job duties.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Maintains sanitation and safety procedures in kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Keeps sanitized dinnerware, glassware, flatware, and service-ware ready for use.
• Maintains dish machine, tables, walls and floors at high sanitation levels.
• Operates dish washing equipment and ensures proper wash/rinse temperatures.
• Places dirty dishes and silverware on racks for washing and inspects for cleanliness.
• Maintains a sanitary workstation and follows related safety procedures.
• Reports to work on time, groomed and attired in a professional manner.

Job description

SUMMARY

Ensures that all dinnerware, glassware, flatware and service-ware is 100% soil-free and sanitized. Keeps sanitized dinnerware stocked and ready for use in the appropriate locations in the store.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a positive and professional approach to job duties, fellow team members and the guests, recognizing the value of teamwork.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment, coping with the stressful situations with the patience and a positive outlook.
• Displays a great sense of urgency, a strong attention to detail, and a desire to get things done right the first time.
• Enjoys the challenge effectively managing multiple tasks without sacrificing quality or cost controls.
• Exhibits an understanding of the importance of sanitation and food safety procedures, as well as safety procedures in the kitchen.
• Maintains the dish machine, tables, walls and floors to their highest level of sanitation.
• Places dirty dishes, glassware and silverware on racks to be washed.
• Initiates spray hose and scrubbers in sink to wash away large particles and food items from dishes, plates, bowls, pots, and pans.
• Places racks of dirty glasses, plates, bowls, and silverware into the dish tank machine and operate washing machine
• Maintains proper wash and rinse temperatures.
• Ensures that a proper dilution level of sanitizing solutions is adequate for all wash loads.
• Removes clean plates, pots/pans, and utensils from racks, and places them in the appropriate locations for reuse, inspecting all items for cleanliness.
• Re-stacks racks of glassware in server alleys where appropriate.
• Organizes and stocks clean small wares wherever appropriate.
• Breaks down and re-assembles dish machine as needed.
• Refills soap solution in machine as needed.
• Empties trash as needed.
• Maintains a sanitary workstation using “clean as you go†attitude, including mopping surrounding floor areas.
• Assesses level of sanitation or mechanical problems.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Utilizes all procedures with regard to sanitation and hygiene.
• Maintains standards to ensure profitability without sacrificing quality control practices.
• Exercises teamwork with other staff.
• Abides by restaurant's standards, policies and procedures and safety rules at all times.
• Reports to work on time, well groomed and properly attired.
• Conducts self in a professional and respectful manner towards guests, fellow employees and management at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality of all trade secrets, keeping all recipes, policies, and procedures confidential.
• All other duties as assigned.