As much as we worship the almighty tortilla, we obsess over surrounding ourselves with wonderful energy, culture, and team members. Joining our crew means you’ll play a key role in bringing the spirit of Pink Taco and our menu to life for our fans. We are a company that is focused on growing both our brand and our team members. We want people who love to bring joy to others through great service and delicious tacos. And in return, we strive to create a great work environment. We will work hard but love our jobs. Plus, we’ll have a hell of a lot of fun doing it too.

PURPOSE

The Dishwashers responsibility is to maintain the highest level of cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout their assigned area of responsibility. Pink Taco is looking for a FUN, FAIR, HONEST, HARDWORKING, UNPRETENTIOUS AND UNCOMPLICATED individual with a passion for cleanliness, organization and sense of urgency.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintain highest level possible of cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the area of responsibility, which will meet or exceed Federal, State, and Local standards
• Set-up, operate and clean all kitchen machinery/equipment properly and safely and store it in its proper place
• Clean and sanitize food service, preparation ware, dish room, pot room and kitchen areas in restaurants where applicable
• Scrape/spray all ware before placing in ware-washing machine
• Rack all china and glassware according to dish room standards
• Ensure all ware is clean and sanitary before removing from dish room areas
• Take out trash as needed
• Sweep all debris from the floor and maintain the floor dry and free of spills
• Practice proper food handling procedures
• Separate all ware and store properly in designated areas
• Maintain equipment quality thru preventative maintenance and cleaning
• Attention to detail on areas of grease, grime, proper storage, stacking heights, chemical usage and storage, etc
• Assist with loading/unloading of miscellaneous equipment, such as boxes, food and beverage
• Maintain the workstation in a neat and orderly fashion
• Attention to detail on areas of grease, grime, proper storage, stacking heights, chemical usage and storage, etc
• Assist with loading/unloading of miscellaneous equipment, such as boxes, food and beverage product
• Maintain the workstation in a neat and orderly fashion
• Move furniture as directed by management, including but not limited to: tables, chairs, bar stools, banquettes, bar tables, boxes, and equipment
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state and federal liquor laws
• Maintain company safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure complete and proper check out procedures
• Clean all spills immediately and place all trash in proper receptacles
• Inform management of any complaint, comments or incident
• Ensure nightly/weekly and opening/running/closing duties are completed
• Record and report any equipment failure and/or safety hazards to management immediately
• Assists and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned

 QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

•  High School Diploma preferred
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Valid Driver’s License
• 18 years of age
• Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards
• Proper lifting techniques
• Guest relations
• Sanitation and safety
• Full service kitchen operations
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients. 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Hourly pay
• Benefits eligible for FT Employees
• Company Discounts
• Fun Work Culture

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions described below are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

•  Work indoors and/or outdoors, exposed to hot and/or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors
•  Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds and smoke, the severity of which depends upon guest volume
•  Fast paced, high volume, full service restaurant
•  Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to walk long periods of time
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to repeat the same movements for long periods of time
• Ability to understand the speech of another person
• Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Ability to push and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 

DISCLIAMER

This job description is a summary of duties, which you as a Dishwasher are expected to perform in your normal course of work. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties. You should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time with or without notice.