Dishwasher

DISHWASHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Chef

Job Summary

The Dishwasher assists the cooks and chefs in maintaining a clean kitchen, properly washing and sorting dishes and prepping food as needed. Dishes must be cleaned and stored according to set standards and procedures of the Tugboats. Dishwashers are committed to keep the restaurant clean at all times while at the same time ensuring the highest levels of service possible while maintaining and exceeding objectives directed by the restaurant management.

Company Standards

• Greeting our customers with a smile always helps to generate a warm and inviting atmosphere for all of our customers and patrons.
• Preparing food that is high-quality and creates a fantastic culinary experience for our customers
• Every customer’s need is catered through our professional and knowledgeable staff. Being polite and helpful at the same time improves trust and confidence of our customers in our service.
• Our business is built on the commitment in serving people through people having passion to serve and commitment in maintaining this passion.
• Trust is gained from our staff who are reliable, honest, and friendly to our customers and patrons.
• By exemplifying professionalism, we are able to set the standards for new hires as well as bring about a positive vibe in the workplace which radiates and spreads out through to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Reports to work on time and wears the proper or prescribed uniform
• Maintains a pleasant and friendly attitude both to customers and staff promoting an environment of teamwork and camaraderie
• Maintains a clean clean kitchen, properly washing and sorting soiled dishes.
• Properly washes, stacks and stores glassware, silverware, cookware and storage containers.
• Maintains clean/dry floors throughout the shift
• Maintains trash cans throughout shift and removes full trash cans and boxes as needed
• Follows the posted daily cleaning duties
• Assists in food prep or other duties set for by the chef
• Communicates with the Chef in relation to issues with stocks and counter resources
• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in assigned areas
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards per ServeSafe guidelines
• Abide by the policies and standards as set out by the Employee Handbook
• Closes down the area in an orderly manner, placing storage items in order before leaving the premises
• Reports to Chef or Restaurant Manager before ending shift or work.
• Does all other duties as per required by the Chef/Restaurant Manager

Qualifications

Education, Certificates and Experience

• Must at least be a high school graduate
• Responsible Beverage Training Certification
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification
• Minimum 1 year experience as server

Physical Requirements

The Dishwasher Staff position is a physically demanding position that requires the following:

• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, crawl, climb, reach, bend, kneel, balance, stoop, or sit up for more than eight hours a day.
• Use of hands to feel or reach objects and tools
• Hearing and talking with a number of people during or most of the entire work shift
• The use of varying vision abilities such as close vision, peripheral, depth and in adjusting focus.
• Be able to lift and carry items of up to 25 pounds
• Being able to tolerate temperature changes as well as immersion of one or both hands in water and cleaning substances
• Being able to move around in the work area independently or without external help

This job description should not be interpreted as exclusive as the job may occasionally require other duties to be done as may be seen fit by the Chef/Manager. This is in no way a complete representation or list of all jobs that may be required and the Company reserves the right to change or amend such job description as may be required by Management from time to time.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Physical Setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stockton, CA 95203: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location