KITCHEN UTILITY - DISHWASHER

POSITION SUMMARY?

Support our culinary team at a serene retreat. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment to ensure high-quality food service for our guests. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while respecting the peaceful retreat setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Dishwashing:

• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment promptly and efficiently.
• Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment, ensuring proper use and cleanliness.
• Organize and store cleaned items in designated areas to maintain an orderly kitchen.

Kitchen and Restaurant Cleaning:

• Clean and sanitize all kitchen surfaces, including counters, sinks, floors, doors, food carts and equipment.
• Remove trash, recycling, and compost regularly, following the retreat’s waste management guidelines.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors and maintain cleanliness in walk-in refrigerators and storage areas.
• Clean and sanitize all dining areas including countertops, tables and floors.

Support for Kitchen Operations:

• Assist kitchen staff by ensuring they have clean tools and equipment as needed.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and notify supervisors when restocking is necessary.
• Help with basic food prep or other tasks as directed by the kitchen team.
• Assist with receiving and storing all food deliveries.
• When needed, assist with delivery of food to the dining spaces.

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Report any maintenance or safety issues, such as equipment malfunctions or spills, immediately.
• Follow proper handling and storage protocols for cleaning chemicals.

Team Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to maintain smooth operations during meal service.
• Assist with special events or large group meals as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Position requires frequent standing or walking during shifts up to 10 hours.?
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to four hours at a time, multiple times within a ten-hour shift.
• Must be able to stoop, bend and reach up.
• Frequent use of hands and arms with repetitive movements.
• Hazards may include, but are not limited to, slipping, tripping, broken glass, hot liquids and hot food.
• Must be able to?lift up?to 70 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift items up to 70 lbs.
• A positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset.
• Must be able to see distances to focus on small?details and?have good use of peripheral vision.?
• Must be able to work in all extremes of cold to hot.
• Must be able to hear in loud environments and surrounding areas.

Work Environment:

• Indoor kitchen setting, with exposure to heat, moisture, and cleaning chemicals.
• Exterior exposure to cold, snowy weather.
• Must be able to work at high elevation in natural terrain.
• Share small workspaces with associates, especially during busier times of service.
• Must be able to flex hours of availability when necessary. Hours may be extended or irregular to include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a dishwashing or kitchen cleaning role is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift items up to 30 lbs.
• A positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset.

This Job Summary is not finite, and all members of the Lone Rock team are expected to be willing and able to jump in and assist any guest or team member that require assistance or to proactively address any situation to ensure a positive experience for all.