Bogart's Restaurant - Dishwasher

WEEKEND POSITION OPEN FOR SUMMER

THIS IS A GREAT FIRST JOB!!  If you’ve ever hoped to work as a Kitchen Manager or Prep Cook, this position might be a great step in that direction. 

Job Summary:   We are seeking a reliable Dishwasher to staff various shifts. The ideal candidate would be committed to showing up on time for work, have a helpful attitude, get along well with other kitchen employees, and follow all sanitary and health-related protocols. Our business is growing, so know we are open to considering advancement opportunities for the right person.

Company Mission: To create great experiences for everyone we meet. To enrich the lives of our staff and guests.  To be an integral part of making our community wonderful. To build enduring relationships. To make quality food with real ingredients.

Essential Job Duties: include the following; other duties may be assigned: 

• Ability to operate an industrial dishwasher safely and rapidly.


• Wash glassware and various kitchen items by hand, when necessary.


• Strength and stamina required to lift loads and empty/clean all trash receptacles.


• Ability to meticulously clean iced tea and coffee machines daily.


• Highly organized, managing placement of all kitchen items and dishes and mindful of the need to rotate dishes to reduce wear and tear.


• Commitment to all-around cleanliness, including dishwashing and dish storage areas.


• Willingness to follow sanitation and safety policies at all times.


• Willingness to assist prep cook and other staff as needed, especially during rushes.


• Commitment to performing daily duties e.g. opening, closing, and side work.


• Basic janitorial skills to clean up spills, broken glassware, etc. immediately.

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Team player


• Honest and dependable


• Strong critical thinking and time management skills


• Organized and detail-oriented


• Commitment to working hard and being reliable


• Able to work in a hot, humid environment, and be on your feet for 8-hour shifts

Valued Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or GED preferred


• No experience is required but it is welcomed (we will provide training as needed)


• Ability to safely operate industrial machinery and carry loads up to 25 lbs

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance; stoop, talk or hear.  The employee must lift and move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:  This job operates in a kitchen environment. This role routinely uses sinks and dishwashers and tools to clean kitchen appliances. Employees in this role are frequently exposed to hot water, potentially slippery floors, garbage disposals, and cleaning chemicals.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to long periods of standing.

The nature of the hospitality business requires employees to work weekends, holidays, and late hours.