Dishwasher

The primary mission of the Dishwasher is to maintain the cleanliness of the location to ensure that kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently. Success in this position is founded upon the following key areas; working to achieve the highest level of team performance with respect to guest service and location experience and cleanliness and sanitation, all while living Bosque Brewing values.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Enthusiastically represent the Bosque Brewing Co. brand, beer, and company values by engaging in positive gestures of respect, courtesy and kindness to internal and external guests consistent with Bosque Brewing Co. values and expectations.
• Display a sense of urgency and attention to detail without sacrificing expectations set forth by Bosque Brewing Co. by anticipating the guests’ needs and responding appropriately.
• Maintain a clean, friendly and welcoming environment, specifically responsible for maintaining cleanliness and properly stocked items in the back-of-house (BOH) of the location, including office (common coworker areas) and storage areas as assigned.
• Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes and places them in the dish washing machine or hand-washes dishes.
• Washes pots, pans, and trays either by hand and/or machine.
• Holds inverted glasses over revolving brushes to clean inside surfaces.
• Washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, and cooking equipment.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floors. Performs other assigned cleaning duties.
• Removes trash and garbage to the dumpster area. Cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles.
• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
• Completes all assigned prep work.
• Maintain an organized work station and produce required quantities according to the demands of the station. Setup and stock stations with necessary supplies.
• Spot sweep back-of-house (BOH) on an as needed basis throughout service. Keep BOH floor areas clean and free of excess debris/liquids at all times.
• May assist management in performing inventory and other assigned responsibilities.
• Ensure communication is passed across the organization from the management and administrative team to every coworker.
• Assists management in developing and maintaining functional procedures, work instructions, and training checklists related to position duties.
• Complies with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Supports coworkers and departments with tasks and project-based work. Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to work as a team and in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, multiple tasks, and changing conditions. The ability to think on your feet and adapt, flexibility is key.
• Ability to interact professionally, with civility, and effectively with coworkers and the general public. Must possess solid interpersonal skills and team orientation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English) with the ability to effectively listen to and understand others. Ability to read and follow schedules, menus, SOP’s and policies.
• Ability to present self in a professional, pleasant, and well-groomed manner.
• Ability to move kegs and operate a hand truck.
• Must be safety oriented.
• Ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Food Handler Card is preferred.
• Ability to adhere to company and department rules, policies and procedures.

Physical Demands / Work Environment & Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job: the employee is continuously (90-100%) required to: balance, stand, walk, and bend or twist body; use repetitive motion of hands to reach, grasp, hold, handle, control or feel objects, tools, or controls; use repetitive motion of fingers to pick, pinch, and type; push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds of force to move objects; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of people, facilities, and objects.

The employee is frequently (60-90%) required to: reach use hand-eye coordination; push, pull, and lift up to 35 pounds of force to move objects.

The employee is occasionally (30-60%) required to: climb using step-stools; stoop or crouch.

The employee is rarely (0-30%) required to: climb using ladders; sit; push, pull, and lift up to 50+ pounds of force to move objects.

The employee is subject to both indoor environmental conditions. Activities occur mainly inside, mostly in a kitchen environment. The employee may be exposed to hazards including, but are not limited to, cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns. Works frequently in hot temperatures and wet environments. Employees required to wear protective and safety attire, such as non-slip shoes and gloves. Activities are performed physically near and in close proximity to others. The employee is subject to a noisy and distracting environment. There is sufficient noise to cause an employee to speak loudly in order to be heard above ambient noise level. May work near contaminants and hazardous equipment. Employees may be required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.