About the position
The position involves various responsibilities primarily focused on maintaining cleanliness and order in the kitchen environment. The role requires washing dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans using dishwashers or by hand, and placing clean items in designated storage areas. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in a clean and orderly condition, sweeping and mopping floors, emptying trash, and ensuring overall cleanliness and safety in the kitchen area. Additional duties include sorting and removing trash, ensuring compliance with sanitation regulations and food safety guidelines, assisting with unloading and storing deliveries, and performing other kitchen duties as assigned by the culinary team or supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans using dishwashers or by hand.
- Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in designated storage areas.
- Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.
- Sweep and mop floors, empty trash, and ensure cleanliness and safety in the kitchen area.
- Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
- Ensure compliance with sanitation regulations and food safety guidelines.
- Assist with unloading and storing deliveries.
- Perform other kitchen duties as assigned by the culinary team or supervisor.
Requirements
- No specific educational requirements; a high school diploma or equivalent may be preferred.
- Proven experience as a dishwasher or in a similar role is a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding kitchen environment.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy trays or dish racks.
- Basic knowledge of sanitation regulations and food safety standards.
- Team player attitude with effective communication skills.
