Dishwasher/Porter

Job Title: Dishwasher 

Job Type: seasonal or year-round, part-time or full-time

The Stray Dog is looking for a dishwasher who is hardworking and reliable. As a dishwasher, you are responsible for washing and sanitizing all food service dishes, cooking equipment, and utensils. You are also responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and building.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Quickly and efficiently load, operate, run and unload the dishwasher.
• Wash, sanitize, and dry all dishes, kitchen utensils, and equipment placed in the dish area or as requested by management. 
• Safely operate all tools and equipment and report potential issues or repair needs to management. 
• Store all items in a clean, careful manner to avoid breakage or loss. 
• Keep the dishwashing station clean, sanitized, and organized.
• Maintain a sufficient pace to prevent back up of dirty dishes. 
• Return and restock all items to the appropriate area after washing is completed.
• Assist with unloading and storing deliveries.
• Complete cleaning tasks in the kitchen and around the restaurant as instructed by management. 
• Take out the trash and clean garbage bins. 
• Report kitchen accidents or violations of food safety codes and procedures. 
• Perform other relevant tasks as instructed by management. 

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Availability during days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Skills in teamwork, communication and ability to follow directions
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment  
• Ability to stand for extended periods with variable noise and temperature levels 
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift up to 40 pounds

Authorization, Certification and At-Will Employment Agreement

I certify that I have personally completed this application. I declare that the information provided in this employment application is true and complete and I understand that any false information or significant omissions may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may be justification for my dismissal from employment if discovered at a later date. I agree to immediately notify this company if I should be convicted of a crime while my job application is pending or during my employment, if hired.

I understand that I shall be required to provide documentation establishing my legal authorization for employment within the first three days of my employment.

I authorize this company to make an investigation of all information contained in this employment application and I release from liability all companies and corporations supplying such information. I understand any false answers, statements, or implications made by me on this application or other required documents shall be considered sufficient cause for denial of employment or discharge.

I specifically authorize and direct my current and former employers to supply employment-related information to this company and do hereby release my current and former employers from liability for providing information to this company.

Upon termination of my employment for whatever reason, I release this company from all liability for supplying any information concerning my employment to any potential employer.

I authorize this company, if applicable, to request a copy of my credit report, motor vehicle driving record, and any other investigative report deemed necessary through various third party sources. As required by law, upon request within a reasonable period of time, I will be notified as to the nature and scope of such investigations.

If applicable, I also agree to submit to any drug test required of me, whether prior to my employment or if employed by this company at any time thereafter.

At-Will Employment Agreement

I understand and agree that nothing contained in this application, or conveyed during any interview is intended to create an employment contract between the company and me. In addition, I understand and agree that if you employ me, in consideration of my employment, my employment and compensation will be at-will, for no definite period of time, and may be terminated at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all. I understand that only the company’s managing member is authorized to change the employment-at-will status and such a change can only be done in writing. I have read, understand, and agree to the above.