Dishwasher Position

Reports to: Chef

Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sanitization of dishes, tableware, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils through manual and machine cleaning methods. Major areas of responsibility include:

• Keeping the dishwashing area clean and safe
• Scraping, rinsing, and loading dishes and utensils into dish machine
• Washing and sanitizing dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand
• Placing clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas
• Sorting and removing trash, placing it in designated pickup areas
• Sweeping or mopping floors
• Maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition
• Cleaning garbage cans with water and soap
• Storing supplies
• Stocking supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, or refrigerators
• Transferring supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks
• Cleaning dish machine breaking down at the end of the night
• Performing additional cleaning duties as requested
• Maintaining a positive and professional approach to coworkers and customers

Requirements:

Qualification Standards:

• Dependability
• Initiative
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Stress Tolerance
• Attention to Detail
• Self-Control
• Integrity
• Cooperation
• Concern for Others
• Social Orientation

Essential Functions:

• Stand for long periods of time
• Use both hands and all fingers to handle, control, grasp, move, assemble or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Repeat the same movements
• Walk or stand for long periods of time
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness
• Understand the speech of another person
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired
• Keep your hand and arm steady while moving
• Move two or more limbs together
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out their body
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired
• Determine the distance between objects
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet
• Multitasking different work activities and shifting attention from one task to another
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Occasionally exposed to extreme cold and/or heat (non-weather)
• Heavy lifting up to 40 lbs