Dishwasher Jobs

Reports to: Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef

Employment Status: Seasonal, Full Time or Part Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Wash and safely store all cooking utensils, china equipment, flatware and glassware.

Date Position Available:

April 2023

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Helps food servers by prioritizing the washing of specified service items.
• Handles all china and glassware carefully to minimize breakage.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floors.
• Washes and cleans receiving, trash and other kitchen-related areas.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Washes all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to the highest sanitation standards.
• Collects trash from kitchen areas; empties garbage cans and washes and re-lines with new bags; breaks down boxes, crates and removes debris.
• Maintains inventories of soap, chemicals and paper towels.
• Uses all chemical cleaning supplies in a safe and careful manner.
• Assists with any other reasonable job-related duties as assigned by manager(s).
• Stores all dishes and other wares in proper areas.
• Continuously inspects floors in kitchen areas to assure they remain clean, dry and clear of debris.
• Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.
• Performs other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and cleaning coolers, freezers and storerooms.
• Cleans and safely stores all brooms, mops and other cleaning equipment in proper places.
• Polishes all silverware, platters and chafing dishes.
• Assists in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list.
• Examines garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware and other reusable items.
• Washes and polishes all stainless steel in the kitchen including shelves, dish cabinets, ice machines, coffee area, refrigerators, walk-ins, etc.
• Cleans dish machine and dish area after each meal period.
• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be able to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach, and also able to push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.

Eastward Ho is an equal opportunity employer.