Dish & Utility

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Dish Utility
Reports To: Chef/Kitchen Manager
Non–Exempt: Hourly Rate of Pay

BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The Dish Utility employee thoroughly cleans and sanitizes all dishes, glassware, utensils and pots and performs other routine cleaning of equipment and the restaurant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
♣    Understand all company policies, procedures, standards, specifications, and guidelines.
♣    Must arrive on time, in uniform, and ready to work for each shift.
♣    Set up and prepare dish machine for proper operation.
♣    Maintains adequate levels of detergent and sanitizer in the dish machine.
♣    Thoroughly wash and sanitize all soiled dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans.
♣    Restock all dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans that have been cleaned to their appropriate storage area
♣    Maintain a safe and clean work area at all times, keeping walkways clear and floors dry.
♣    Works as a team, filling in where needed to ensure efficient operations.
♣    Remove all trash, recycling, and compost from the kitchen at take it to the dumpster area.
♣    Daily cleans and sanitizes the garbage cans
♣    Daily removes and cleans the floor mats prior to cleaning kitchen floors.
♣    Cleaning and maintenance of all equipment, storage areas, walk-ins and restaurant as directed.
♣    Maintain dish station in an organized and clean condition throughout shift.
♣    Break down, clean and sanitize the dish machine at the end of a shift.
♣    Complete all duties no later than one hour after kitchen is closed.
♣    Must be able to handle high-volume of production during lunch and dinner rushes.
♣    Completes all opening and closing duties for assigned workstation.
♣    Communicates with management product shortages or broken equipment.
♣    Complies with all federal, state, city, county and municipal food safety regulations.
♣    Any additional duties or special projects as requested by management.

Qualifications and Skills:
♣    6 months + restaurant kitchen experience, willing to provide training
♣    Proof of eligibility to work in the US.
♣    Knowledge of basic sanitary guidelines and basic dish machine operations
♣    Demonstrates teamwork, is flexible and have the maturity to respond positively to change
♣    Must be able to speak and understand basic English phrases
♣    Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 8 hours a day)
♣    Be able to reach, bend and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
♣    Serv-Safe Certified