Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Position Summary
The Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen by efficiently washing dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment. This position supports the kitchen and restaurant team by ensuring clean supplies are consistently available throughout each shift.
Key Responsibilities
- Wash, rinse, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
- Operate and maintain the commercial dishwashing machine and related equipment.
- Keep the dishwashing area, kitchen floors, sinks, and surrounding areas clean and organized.
- Remove garbage and recycling and maintain clean waste disposal areas.
- Assist kitchen staff with basic cleaning and preparation tasks as needed.
- Restock clean dishes, utensils, and kitchen supplies throughout the shift.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
- Handle cleaning chemicals safely and according to established procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organized work station at all times.
- Assist with opening and closing kitchen cleaning duties.
- Report damaged equipment, plumbing issues, or safety hazards to management.
- Work efficiently during busy service periods to keep the kitchen operating smoothly.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Previous restaurant or kitchen experience is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive physical tasks.
- Ability to lift and carry dishes, cookware, and supplies.
- Strong attention to cleanliness and organization.
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other high-volume shifts as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and work in a busy kitchen environment.
- Ability to work around heat, water, cleaning chemicals, and kitchen equipment.
Work Environment
This position works primarily in a commercial restaurant kitchen. The environment can be fast-paced, hot, wet, and physically demanding. The Dishwasher is an important part of the kitchen team and plays a key role in maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and efficient restaurant operations.