Position Overview:
Clean dishes, utensils, food preparation equipment, and kitchen.
Work Performed:
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Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans using dishwasher or by hand.
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Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas.
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Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.
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Stock supplies such as food, dishes, and utensils in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and salad bars.
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Inspect and clean areas of responsibility.
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Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
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Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
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Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
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Assist in cleaning and preparing various foods for cooking or serving as needed.
Qualifications:
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Ability to understand and follow directions and requests for assistance.
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Ability to work cooperatively in a kitchen environment.
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The skills necessary of this position are typically acquired through a minimum of two months on the job training or through related experience.
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to stand and walk during 6-to-8-hour shifts.
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Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and wipe.
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Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 60 pounds and place items on high and low shelves in storerooms and freezers.
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Ability to work in a frequently hot and damp environment and use proper precautions with various types of chemicals.
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Ability to frequently immerse hands in water.
