Role Purpose:
The role purpose of a dishwasher at a restaurant is essential to the smooth operation of the kitchen and the overall cleanliness of the establishment. While often considered an entry-level position, the role of a dishwasher is critical for maintaining sanitation standards, supporting kitchen staff, and ensuring a positive dining experience for guests.
Key Responsibilities:- Strategic and Financial Responsibilities
- Inventory Management
- Efficient Equipment Use
- Operational Responsibilities
- Supporting Kitchen Efficiency
- Food Safety Compliance
- Adherence to Safety Procedures
- Customer Service Responsibilities
- Consistency in Food Quality
- Maintaining Clean and Sanitary Utensils
Education & Qualifications:- Certifications in food safety and sanitation, such as ServSafe or Safe Food Handling
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Physical Stamina and Endurance-ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and perform repetitive tasks in a hot and demanding kitchen environment
- Desirable - Culinary School or Vocational Training
Experience:- Kitchen Experience: Previous experience working in a kitchen setting is highly beneficial for line cooks. This may include positions such as prep cook, dishwasher, kitchen assistant, or other entry-level kitchen roles.
- Desirable - Previous experience in a high volume restaurant.
Skills & Competencies:- Attention to Detail: Dishwashers need to ensure that dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Attention to detail is crucial to spot and remove any food residue or stains.
- Time Management: Dishwashers often work in fast-paced environments where they need to manage their time efficiently to keep up with the flow of dirty dishes and utensils.
- Knowledge of Safety Procedures: Dishwashers should be familiar with safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment. This includes proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals.
- Technological Proficiency
- Use of Dishwashing Equipment: Dishwashers should be proficient in operating various types of dishwashing equipment, including commercial dishwashers, conveyor belts, and pot washers.
- Desirable - Understanding of Chemicals and Cleaning Agents: Many dishwashing machines require the use of specialized cleaning chemicals and detergents. Dishwashers should have knowledge of how to properly handle and mix these chemicals.
Personal Qualities:- Self starter- driven and motivated work ethic, the ability to be resilient, the ability to be adaptable, empathy, ability the strategic thinker, collaborative, customer focused, results-driven.
Languages:- English
- Desirable - Spanish
Department: Culinary Operations
Location: On-Site
Travel Required: No
Type: Full-Time
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, Weekends, Nights, Holidays
Reports To: Head Chef/Sous Chef
Collaborates With: Management team, Administrative support
Supports & Engages With: Managers, FOH, BOH