Job Summary
Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation for dishware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machines and manual cleaning methods. The position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe, and sanitary facility.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities.
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Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glasses, tableware, and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
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Sort and stack clean dishes.
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Carry clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas.
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Scrub pots, pans, and trays by hand before sending them through the dishwasher.
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Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.
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Set up and break down dishwashing area.
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Clean and roll and unroll mats.
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Fill and empty soak tubs with cleaning or sanitizing solutions.
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Sweep and mop floors.
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Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
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Notify manager anytime dish machine or rinse cycle falls below safety standards and temperature.
Knowledge, Skill, & Abilities
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Fill in other areas of kitchen responsibilities if needed.
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Knowledge of standards of food preparations and serving, storage of food and kitchen procedures.
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Professional communication skills required.
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Ability to take direction.
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Ability to work in a team environment.
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Ability to work in a fast, efficiently and stay focused under pressure.
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Ability to work weekends, holidays, mornings, and nights.
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Ability to perform light physical tasks, exerting up to 25lbs of force on occasion.
