Giordanos Dishwasher

 GIORDANOS Dishwasher

Job Overview:              Assist Cooks, Bussers and Servers with service needs. Wash all dishes, pots, pans, service ware and glassware effectively while minimizing breakage.  Assist with food preparation as directed by Management. Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the kitchen, restaurant and bar areas. Machine & Manual Wash all china, glass, pots, pans, utensils, equipment (both portable and stationary) and all floor, wall ceiling and other work surfaces. Maintain a clean, dry, orderly and safe work environment.

 Qualifications/Skills:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and /or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation.

            Essential:

1. 1. 1. Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with co-workers and management to their understanding.
      2. Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
      3. Ability to accurately follow established chemical safety and dispensing guidelines.
      4. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
      5. Ability to work well under pressure, stay organized, think clearly while busy and handle multiple tasks at once.
      6. Ability to stand for as long as an 8 hour shift.
      7. Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
      8. Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-worker.
      9. Be able to troubleshoot dish machine equipment malfunctions.

10. Ability to properly operate all sanitation equipment.

            Desirable:

1. High School graduate

Essential Physical Abilities:

• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, such as reaching, bending and stooping.
• Ability to stand and/or walk continuously throughout the shift to perform essential job functions.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to be able to grasp, load, and carry trays.
• Ability to endure repetitive motions for extended periods of time.

• Ability to grasp, bend, and stoop; push or pull heavy loads weighing up to 50 lbs.; and lift and/or

carry or otherwise move packages, and boxes.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment, and use equipment

      only as intended.

• Maintain knowledge of dishwashing machine and manual systems.
• Complete all opening/closing side duties as assigned.
• Organize assigned stations and ensure readiness prior to staff and guest arrival.
• Assist in cleaning all areas of kitchen.
• Maintain a coherent glass, china and silverware organizational system using proper glass racks and other proper storage equipment.
• Pick up and replace all used pots, pans and other cooking equipment during the course of each meal service.
• Keep the service line stocked with appropriate plates and serving equipment at all times.
• Use great care in handling breakable glass and china.
• Dry and polish all glassware and plates.
• Separate and deliver plate ware and glassware to appropriate storage places
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Properly operate all sanitation equipment including but not limited to: the automatic dish machine, the bar dish machine, glass racks, storage containers, the disposal, the pot sinks, hand sinks, prep sinks, mop buckets, mops, brooms, dust pans, paper towels dispensers, soap dispensers, trash receptacles, large trash compactors and portable trash containers.
• Properly use, store and dispose of all soaps, detergents, chemicals, abrasives, bleach, sanitizers.
• Wash soiled dishes, plates, china, platters, glassware and appropriate small wares in the automatic dish machine.
• Wash and scrub completely all pots, pans and other large pieces in a pot sink ensuring that all pieces are free of and food particles and burnt or baked on food.
• Keep all floor surfaces, including rubber mating, clean, dry and free of grease residue or buildup at all times.
• Sweep and mop the entire kitchen floor at least 3 times a day (or as needed because of spills, etc.) at the conclusion of  lunch and dinner.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all policies and service procedures.

Secondary Job Functions:

• Store all daily deliveries in proper storage areas upon receipt of delivery.
• Assist other restaurant employees with duties as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of all stations.
• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Report maintenance needs to Supervisor.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as scheduled.