Hawthorne & Wood is looking for a steward / dishwasher. This entry-level position is a chance for you to work with industry-best mentors, equipment, and ingredients, and to work your way up in a disciplined but fun professional kitchen.
Main Responsibilities for a Steward / Dishwasher:
Consistently ensure the availability of clean dishes by washing flatware, dishes, pans, and pots.
Maintain a clean work environment by cleaning kitchen machines and appliances (coffee makers, pans, pots, mixers, stoves).
Job Description: we have a vacant spot for a well-organized and committed dishwasher. Our culinary environment is fast-paced and we expect you to be able to work as part of a team. Your main duties will include rinsing, racking, washing, and properly storing dishes both in the dishwasher area and the three-bay sink, as well as keeping the floors and general kitchen area clean and presentable at all time. On occasion, you will be asked to assist with unloading delivery trucks, clean cook stations, kitchen appliances, and machines.
Our goal is to employ a person with excellent time management and communication skills. You should be able to prioritize tasks. You will be working in a kitchen for most of your workday. This means that you will also have to abide by food safety procedures and regulations.
Responsibilities also include:
Maintaining a clean and well-organized working environment
Bussing tables to collect soiled plates and flatware
Maintaining the availability of clean dishes at all times
Cleaning kitchen appliances and machines
Helping other team members to unload and store deliveries
Assist other staff members with tasks when the need arises
Adhere to food safety procedures and regulations
Taking out the trash
Rinsing garbage cans
Requirements:
Dishwasher Job Requirements:
Ability to work on feet for minimum of 10 hour shift
Proficient knowledge of product storage, rotation and usage
Proficient awareness of kitchen cleanliness
Must have minimal work experience as a dishwasher
Must be proficient in operating with different types of dishes
Must know and follow all food safety procedures
Must carry at least a high school diploma or an equivalent
Must have communication skills
Must be able to prioritize tasks
Must be able to lift 25lbs overhead onto a shelf, and to lift 50lbs frequently throughout the shift
Hawthorne & Wood is a neighborhood restaurant, bar and patio lounge, and in the spirit of Chapel Hill, your dinner can be fancy, laid-back, or anywhere in between - we leave it up to you. Our clear, bright, and stimulating cuisine gives a fresh turn to local ingredients, and our indoor-outdoor design will make Hawthorne & Wood your new favorite place to be.