Dishwasher / Steward

Job Title: Dishwasher / Steward
Department: Food
Reports to: Sous Chef
Direct Reports: None
FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt

General Summary: The Dishwasher is responsible for removing soiled plates and flatware from tables, washing them thoroughly, and resetting tables in preparation for the next party. They will also restock items, unload delivery trucks, help prepare cook stations, clean kitchen appliances and equipment, empty and clean trash receptacles, and other duties as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure the availability of clean dishes by bussing tables, washing dishes, pots, pans, and flatware, and resetting dining areas
• Prepare dining areas and kitchen for next shift by cleaning and restocking dining areas and cook stations
• Clean equipment and appliances used in the kitchen, such as coffee makers, pots, and pans, mixers, etc
• Unload and appropriately store deliveries
• Sweep and mop floors, especially in the event that items are broken or spilled
• Take out the trash and clean/rinse garbage cans
• Support other kitchen staff members by assisting with other tasks, as needed
• Report accidents or violations of food safety codes and procedures
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
• Must have the ability to communicate and understand instructions clearly and effectively
• Follow all state and local health and food safety regulations
• Follow all safety procedures for operating and cleaning machinery
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required roles during emergency situations

• High school degree or equivalent
• Similar work experience a plus
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Exceptional time management skills
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

Work Conditions: Conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully and safely. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Environment: This position operates in a fast-paced indoor environment. Climate will be hot, humid, and somewhat noisy at times.  

Physical: The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, reach with hands and arms, stoop, or kneel. The employee must push, pull, lift, balance, and carry both unilaterally and bilaterally, up to 50 pounds in repetitive motions. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.  

Hearing: The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., conversation with members, medical codes, or alarms).

Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.