Dishwasher/Prep Cook

The ideal candidate believes in showing up on time for work, helping other employees in the kitchen as needed, and following all sanitary and health-related protocols.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Collect soiled dishes from dining areas and transport them to the kitchen
• Ensure that soiled dishes are stacked properly so that they can be picked easily for washing purposes
• Mix liquid soap and ensure that sponges are properly immersed in the liquid
• Clean dishes and flatware with water in order to clear them of dirt
• Soap down dishes and ensure that they are rinsed properly
• Place washed dishware and flatware on drying racks
• Use drying cloth to dry dishes and flatware completely
• Load soap and water into dishwashers
• Place dishes appropriately in the dishwasher
• Switch the dishwasher on for the right amount of time and keep a watch on the timer
• Remove washed dishes from the dishwasher and make arrangements to dry them if needed
• Stack dishes properly in cupboards
• Maintain kitchen work areas and receive and store kitchen supplies
• Sweep the kitchen floor and take the trash out
• Ensure that the kitchen floor is properly sanitized
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance on dishwashers and ovens
• Mop stockrooms and report any hazardous situations to the kitchen or maintenance manager
• Ensure that all dish-cleaning equipment and supplies are stocked properly
• Assist kitchen staff with food preparation duties when needed

Skills

• Excellent critical thinking and time management skills
• Willingness to work in a hot, humid environment and on your feet for 8-hour shifts
• No experience required (we're willing to train)
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to operate industrial machinery and carry loads up to 20 lbs

HOURS & REQUIREMENTS

• 29-32 hrs. 
• Weekends Required
• Holidays Required
• Day/Night Shift
• One location

• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly 
• elgincc.com

Job Type: Part-time

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

 Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dishwasher: 2 years (Required)
• restaurant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person