Dishwasher - with Growth Opportunities

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Careers at Commonwealth Lodging

Top Notch Talent + World Class Hospitality

We take a proactive, hands-on approach to hotel management. Our team boasts extensive experience in all areas of hospitality management.

Core Values: Team First, Own It, Relationship Oriented, Professionalism, Integrity/Honesty

POSITION OVERVIEW: Adhere to hotel specifications and standards in operating the dishwashing machine to wash designated restaurant and kitchen wares, clean and maintain equipment and dishwashing/kitchen/compactor and storage areas. Assist in washing pots, pans and other kitchen utensils/equipment. Complete other projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): or Work Equivalent
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in food and beverage is preferred.
• Good understanding of the English language.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8-hours in length. Must be willing and have the ability to work a varied schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain positive guest relations at all times. Work to resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with guests as well as team members
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items, according to OSHA regulations.
• Set up and organize work station with designated supplies and equipment; report shortages to supervisor. Replenish as needed throughout the shift.
• Check the working condition of dishwashing machine in accordance with specifications; rectify any deficiencies.
• Fill the dishwashing machine with specified amounts of designated chemicals. Ensure the temperature level of each cycle is set to standard. Advise manager of any discrepancies.
• Organize the breakdown area for drop off of dirty wares.
• Remove excess food, debris and film from soiled wares before placing them in the dishwashing machine.
• Position wares in designated racks correctly and send through dishwashing machine only when full.
• Inspect the cleanliness and condition of all washed wares and rewash wares not meeting standards.
• Clean and sanitize pots, pans, utensils and other kitchen equipment.
• Stock Kitchen lines with designated cleaned wares, utensils and equipment.
• Clean spills in kitchen and work areas immediately.
• Transport garbage containers from kitchen and work areas to dumpster; empty and clean
• Organize and restock work areas for next shift.