DISHWASHER - RE

Description

Job Summary: A Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning dishes and to ensure that the kitchen has a steady supply of clean plates, bowls, silverware, pots, pans, oven racks, and all items associated with kitchenware equipment. A dishwasher is the backbone of any restaurant, playing a role in both the beginning and end of every single food item served to guests. Assistance in food prep may be involved after some experience is acquired.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning dishes as well as prioritizing which dishes will be needed ahead of others. Dishes need to be handwashed, then machine washed, dried, and put away in an organized fashion.
• Must pick up full bus tubs in restaurant, and make sure a new empty bus tub takes its place.
• Must keep dish pit area clean including emptying food grates, emptying garbage and food waste, and cleaning drains regularly.

Qualifications

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18yrs of age or older

Physical Requirements:

• Minimum Lifting capability of 50lbs.
• Able to stand and be on your feet for long periods of time

Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Safety – preform safety audits, safety training and other duties required by the Safety Manager.
• Problem Solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Employee Focus - the individual manages difficult employee/operational situations, responds promptly to employee needs, solicits employee feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments.
• Planning/Organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Quality Control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Quantity - meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
• Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety & Security - the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.