Dishwasher

Role Purpose:

The role purpose of a dishwasher at a restaurant is essential to the smooth operation of the kitchen and the overall cleanliness of the establishment. While often considered an entry-level position, the role of a dishwasher is critical for maintaining sanitation standards, supporting kitchen staff, and ensuring a positive dining experience for guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic and Financial Responsibilities
• Inventory Management
• Efficient Equipment Use
• Operational Responsibilities
• Supporting Kitchen Efficiency
• Food Safety Compliance
• Adherence to Safety Procedures
• Customer Service Responsibilities
• Consistency in Food Quality
• Maintaining Clean and Sanitary Utensils

Education & Qualifications:

• Certifications in food safety and sanitation, such as ServSafe or Safe Food Handling
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Physical Stamina and Endurance-ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and perform repetitive tasks in a hot and demanding kitchen environment

• Desirable - Culinary School or Vocational Training

Experience:

• Kitchen Experience: Previous experience working in a kitchen setting is highly beneficial for line cooks. This may include positions such as prep cook, dishwasher, kitchen assistant, or other entry-level kitchen roles.

• Desirable - Previous experience in a high volume restaurant.

Skills & Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Dishwashers need to ensure that dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Attention to detail is crucial to spot and remove any food residue or stains.
• Time Management: Dishwashers often work in fast-paced environments where they need to manage their time efficiently to keep up with the flow of dirty dishes and utensils.
• Knowledge of Safety Procedures: Dishwashers should be familiar with safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment. This includes proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals.
• Technological Proficiency
• Use of Dishwashing Equipment: Dishwashers should be proficient in operating various types of dishwashing equipment, including commercial dishwashers, conveyor belts, and pot washers.

• Desirable - Understanding of Chemicals and Cleaning Agents: Many dishwashing machines require the use of specialized cleaning chemicals and detergents. Dishwashers should have knowledge of how to properly handle and mix these chemicals.

Personal Qualities:

• Self starter- driven and motivated work ethic, the ability to be resilient, the ability to be adaptable, empathy, ability the strategic thinker, collaborative, customer focused, results-driven.

Languages:

• English

• Desirable - Spanish

Department: Culinary Operations Location: On-Site Travel Required: No Type: Full-Time Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, Weekends, Nights, Holidays Reports To: Head Chef/Sous Chef Collaborates With: Management team, Administrative support Supports & Engages With: Managers, FOH, BOH