Dishwasher

Position Summary

The dishwasher works the wet station. This job demands physical labor and is essential in keeping the kitchen flowing.  The dishwasher leaves the kitchen cleaner than they find it. They are available to work 5 days a week for 15 – 25 hours a week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

– Follow the standard operating procedures of the Northside Diner. Use proper cleaning and sanitation procedures for all kitchen items. Maintain the consistent execution of duties. Follow health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe work environment. Report any damaged or malfunctioning equipment to kitchen management. Ensure knowledge and safe use of equipment.

– Ensure that all items thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, by hand or dishwasher.

– Responsible for wet station, utility room, mop sink and laundry.

– Deep cleaning and trash and oil removal.

– Keeps track of chemical and utility inventory, reports low stock levels to the kitchen manager.

– Maintain a clean, organized and well stocked station.

– Communicate with team to streamline operations.

– Assist with various kitchen tasks including laundry, receiving, stocking and organizing. Participate in overall kitchen cleanliness and maintenance. Assist with end of day duties.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Dishwashers must have the ability to take direction, criticism and instruction well.

They should demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to keep their cool in hectic situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

The kitchen is the heart of the business. It’s busy, loud, hot and sometimes cold too. We work at a fast pace and as a team. BOH staff must be able to stand for long periods of time, have the ability to lift heavy loads and complete tedious, repetitive tasks over a long period of time.  We are mindful that the kitchen can be a dangerous place therefore we follow all Standard Operating Procedures to maintain a safe and stable work environment for the wellbeing of our team.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.