Kitchen Dishwasher

This is a vital role in our restaurant and a great position for someone looking to be a part of a team in a fast paced restaurant environment! This is a great way to get started in a kitchen - even Ari's first job was a dishwasher!

Full-time, 35-40 hours per week, but there may be additional hours available based on business need. AM shifts available - 5am - 1pm. PM shifts available - 2pm - 12am/1:30am

Weekends, Nights, and Holidays Required.

Compensation: $15-$16/hour, depending on experience

Performance Expectations - Essential Functions:

• Arrives on time for all scheduled shifts, meetings, and classes.
• Efficiently washes plates, glasses, utensils, pots, and pans utilizing automatic dishwasher and 3 compartment sink
• Properly unloads, sorts, and stores clean dishes
• Sweeps, scrubs and mops floors
• Cleans floor mats, drains, walls, shelves, windows and restrooms
• Cleans and sanitizes foodservice equipment
• Sorts and removes trash, recycling, and compostables to designated pickup areas outside of the building
• Stock and replenish cleaning supplies and chemicals
• Demonstrates proper usage and storage of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Follows and complies with all applicable health and sanitation procedures as well as Zingerman's safety guidelines
• Follows and upholds all of Zingerman's Roadhouse standards.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in kitchen prep as directed
• Performs other tasks as directed by leadership

The Success Patterns for this position are:

• Able to work all scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays
• Can effectively handle multiple tasks and high stress situations
• Must be able to work at a fast pace
• Reliable transportation to and from work with varying start and end times

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move and position self around the kitchen, the basement and on the dining floor during the shift
• Bending, stooping, and being positioned upright for long periods at a time
• Must be able to safely relocate up to 65 lbs.
• Must be able to ascend and descend between basement and dining floor.

Successful Candidates will have the following Personal Characteristics:

• Self-motivated, especially under pressure
• Able to accept constructive criticism and improve from it
• Can work independently and as a member of a team
• Able to effectively manage their emotions in the workplace.
• Communications effectively and efficiently.
• Works with attention to detail.
• Brings positive energy and enthusiasm in all interactions

Benefits & Perks

From Day 1

• Paid training
• Paid time off accrual
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety of resources and services to employees and immediate family members
• 25% reimbursement for massages
• Discounts at local businesses

After 90 days of service

• Company paid long term disability (if eligibility requirements are met)
• Company contribution to medical insurance and health savings account
• Company contribution to dental insurance
• Vision Coverage
• A 40% off discount card for Zingerman's businesses (must be out of orientation period)
• Option to buy a Zingerman’s community share

After 1 year of service

• 401k matching contributions after eligibility requirements are met