Dishwasher

Description

POSITION PURPOSE: To sort, wash, and return dishes and utensils to food operations throughout the hotel.  To maintain a clean and efficient work station.  To expedite clean dishes and utensils to the cook line and other areas of Food & Beverage on an as needed basis. To maintain and clean the equipment in the kitchen including stovetop’s, ovens, fryers, mixers, coolers, etc.             

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.      Properly fill and maintain dish machine according to manufacturer's standards.  Maintain cleanliness standards of machine according to health department guidelines.  Receives scrapes, rinses, and racks dishes and utensils.

2.      Unload dish machine, stack, store, and return dishes and utensils to proper area of kitchen.

3.      Empty garbage cans in dish area and throughout kitchen as needed.  Maintain dish area including floors, walls, and counter areas within the prescribed standards of the hotel and health department guidelines.  Sweep and mop floors in dish room, walk-in cooler, freezer and kitchen.  Clean and replace floor mats.

4.      Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.

5.      Wipe down counter tops and preparation areas in order to maintain a clean, efficient operation.

6.      Restocks areas with required supplies

7.      Handle cleaning chemicals according to prescribed safety standards.  Practice good safety habits with chemicals, wet floors and other slip and fall hazards throughout kitchen.

8.      Assist with the lifting and moving of food carts, dish storage racks and other kitchen equipment as directed by supervisor.

9.      Perform basic food preparation when needed, including peeling vegetables and other food prep.

10.  Maintain cleanliness, sanitation and personal hygiene.

11.  Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Ability to tolerate varied working conditions.  Work area may be humid and wet.  Temperatures sufficient to cause bodily discomfort are possible in dish area.

2.      Work involves different areas of kitchen some areas may have high noise levels from machines, conversations, and other background sounds.  Frequent interruptions are likely.  Must be able to change activities quickly.

3.      Ability to lift objects weighing 75 pounds with the ability to push, pull or transport material weighing 150 pounds through crowded area.  Carry objects weighing 50 pounds for short distances.

4.      Ability to remain calm under stress.  Fast paced work area with considerable noise and frequent interruptions.  Work area may be confining.

5.      No prior experience required.  Prior hospitality experience preferred.