Dishwasher

Description

JOB TITLE: Dishwasher/Steward STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Executive Chef HOURS: Part-time

DATE WRITTEN: February 27, 2024 DEPARTMENT: BOH 

Position Summary: Washes, stores, and stocks all plate ware, glassware, eating utensils, cups, bowls, pots, pans and other small wares and equipment for the restaurant. Correctly cleans and maintains the dishwashing machine. Keeps dish machine area clean and sanitary. Ensure the restaurant is ready to open before service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports to work on time and is on the dishwashing station as indicated on the schedule.
• Washes all dish wares including pots, plans, flatware, and glasses, by hand or using dishwashers.
• Checks dish machine to be sure it is operating correctly, including water temperature and immediately reports any defects to a member of the management team.
• Correctly places and stores clean equipment, dishes, and utensils in assigned storage areas.
• Stocks serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and other assigned areas with necessary dishes and utensils.
• Cleans trash receptacles with water or steam.
• Moves dishwashing supplies and equipment from storage to work area by hand or using hand trucks.
• May assist in cleaning and preparing various foods for cooking and/or serving, as directed.
• Ensures work areas remain safe, clean, and orderly, adhering to all company, local, and state guidelines regarding health, safety, and sanitation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to understand and meet restaurant standards for health, safety, and excellence.
• Ability to remain alert and focused in a noisy and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with kitchen staff.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Completion of Food handler’s card required within 30 days of employment.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Restaurant experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods walking or standing.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 60 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work on days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and wipe frequently.
• Must frequently immerse hands in water.
• Must be able to work in a hot and damp environment.

Accommodations:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Workplace Designations:

Due to the nature of this position, it is unable to be performed by a remote employee. As there is no concession available for a remote employee, no requests made to convert this position to remote or work-from-home status will be considered, without exception.

Base Pay and Compensation:

The Dishwasher/Steward will receive an hourly wage range of $17.00 - $19.00 per hour. This position is a Part-time position and requires you to work weekends, nights and holidays as needed. 

Benefits:

• Employee 30% Discount at 13 Prime Steak in Clovis, CA
• Employee 30% Discount at Yolked Kitchen in Clovis, CA
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) retirement plan

Work Environment/Physical Demands Summary:

The employee typically works in a wet restaurant environment, washes dishes, and uses other restaurant equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is loud and typical of a fast-paced restaurant. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, lift and carry; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift to 30 pounds regularly and 60 pounds occasionally. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. 

This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change. The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.