F&B Dishwasher

Odawa Casino Resort

Job Description

Job Title:Dishwasher

Reports To:Kitchen Services Manager

Department:Food & Beverage

Job Code:DSHWSH

Date Written:06/30/2011

Revision Date:09/04/2026

Job Summary

The Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of kitchen and dishwashing areas in accordance with established food safety, health, and sanitation standards. This position ensures that all dishware, cookware, utensils, equipment, and food service support items are properly cleaned, sanitized, stocked, and available to support efficient Food & Beverage operations. The Dishwasher contributes to a clean, safe, and guest-focused environment while supporting kitchen operations and team members throughout Odawa Casino Resort.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Dishwashing & Sanitation Operations

• Operates and maintains dishwashing equipment according to established safety, sanitation, and operational procedures.
• Collects and transports soiled dishes, cookware, utensils, glassware, and service items from designated areas to the dishwashing station.
• Washes, sanitizes, and stores dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment in accordance with food safety standards.
• Ensures kitchen staff have adequate supplies of clean utensils, cookware, and service items to support daily operations.
• Maintains established par levels of plateware, glassware, silverware, smallwares, and related service items.
• Delivers clean dishes and service items to kitchen and dining areas as needed.

Kitchen Cleaning & Maintenance

• Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment at all times.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment including steam kettles, tilt skillets, speed racks, holding cabinets, Queen Mary carts, and other food service equipment.
• Cleans and sanitizes trash receptacles, bus carts, and dumpster areas.
• Sweeps, mops, and sanitize floors and other assigned surfaces throughout kitchen and back-of-house areas.
• Removes garbage, recyclables, and soiled linens from kitchen work areas and replaces liners and linen bags as needed.
• Stocks cleaning chemicals and supplies in designated areas and maintain inventory levels as assigned.
• Assists with maintaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) records and regulatory documentation as directed.
• Reports equipment concerns and submits maintenance work requests when repairs are needed.

Guest Service & Team Member Relations

• Greets guests and Team Members in a friendly, professional, and welcoming manner.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and serves as a role model through professional conduct and teamwork.
• Supports departmental and organizational goals by maintaining knowledge of current promotions, events, and property initiatives.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality regarding guest, Team Member, and organizational information.

Operational Support

• Assists with receiving, transporting, and delivering supplies and products between departments and storage locations as needed.
• Supports bussing and cart breakdown activities during peak operational periods when time permits.
• Maintains compliance with all health codes, sanitation regulations, company policies, and departmental procedures.
• Attends required meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions.
• Works at other Odawa Casino Resort properties or locations as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

System Access: None

Upholds Odawa Casino Mission statement in all aspects of position:

Mission:

Bringing you the THRILL of the win and the FUN of the game, served with a side

of real-deal HOSPITALITY.

Values:

We create a culture that provides:

• Create the THRILL
• Lead with FUN
• Serve with Real-Deal HOSPITALITY
• One Team, One Experience
• Own the Moment
• Do What's Right - Always
• Level Up Every Day

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous dishwashing, custodial, food service, or hospitality experience preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and workplace safety practices is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Schedule flexibility is required, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and special events as business demands dictate.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and provide excellent guest service in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Work is performed primarily in a fast-paced kitchen, food preparation, dishwashing, and back-of-house environment.
• Regular exposure to hot and cold temperatures, steam, cleaning chemicals, noise, and wet or slippery surfaces.
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand and arm movements are required.
• Must be able to safely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able to obtain a gaming license in accordance to the regulations established by the LTBB Gaming Regulatory Commission and be able to serve in the position under any other applicable law.

Preference applies to Native Americans in accordance with applicable Tribal law.