Dishwasher

The dish and general utility position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation 

standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual 

cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe 

and sanitary facility. Food prep is also a duty.

Qualifications:

• Some kitchen experience helpful, but not required Skills/Aptitudes: 

• Professional communication skills are required. 

• Ability to take direction & work in a team environment. 

• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure. 

• Food Handlers permit required. 

• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in 

racks to send through dish machine.

• Sort and stack clean dishes. Carry clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage 

areas. Rewash soiled dishes before delivering.

• Change dishwater in dish machine regularly & wash pots, pans and trays by hand 

• Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.

• Set up or break down dishwashing area & Clean and roll/unroll mats.

• Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions & sweep/mop floors.

• Assemble/disassemble dish machine & sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and 

garbage dumpster.

• Conduct general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed & wipe up any spills to ensure 

kitchen floors remain dry.

• Notify manager any time dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard 

temperatures.

• Do not touch dirty dishes before touching clean dishes without washing hands first.

• Food preparation, chopping vegetables, making salads and putting together entrees. 

• Ensuring that food is properly stored. 

• Performing kitchen maintenance; emptying the trash, mopping floors and washing dishes. 

• Learns and adheres to the designated cooking methods to assist in preparing the appropriate 

menu items consistently. 

• Strives to learn to improve cooking skills and expands knowledge about food products and 

techniques. 

• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers and all 

storage areas. 

• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the Chef, Sous Chef or Kitchen