Dishwasher

Job Title: Dishwasher     

Department: Kitchen  

Reports to: Executive Chef/Sous Chef   

Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly

Job Summary:

A Dishwasher is a crucial role in the Hospitality industry. They are responsible for cleaning dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and sometimes even the kitchen itself. Being a dishwasher needs someone who thrives under pressure, is a team player, and maintains a strong work ethic. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment.
• Keep the dishwashing area clean and organized.
• Assist kitchen staff with food preparation tasks as needed.
• Receive and put away deliveries of clean dishes and supplies.
• Dispose of trash and recycling from the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and work collaboratively with kitchen team.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Always in proper uniform.
• Never eats, drinks, or smokes in guest view.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Take direction from superiors.
• Maintain and organize workload efficiently.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Ability to operate industrial machines, and follow safety guidelines at all times.
• Always maintain a professional appearance and manner. 
• Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. 

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred).
• Prior experience in restaurant or other food service industry (preferred).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand/walk on feet for 8 hours and work in a restrictive space/environment. 
• Must speak in a clear, understandable voice and hear at a basic level, and understand English. 
• Must be able to bend, stretch arms overhead and lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. 

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in 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. 

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. 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 incumbents 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. 

I have read and understand the job description as stated above and accept that any of the tasks may be modified or changed. I accept responsibility for knowing the modifications and/or changes in this job description. I can perform the essential functions of this job as listed above, with or without reasonable accommodation.