Part Time and Full Time available

Job Summary

Wash and properly store all cooking utensils, china equipment, flatware and glassware.

Job Tasks

• Washes all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to the highest sanitation standards.
• Polishes all silverware, platters and chafing dishes.
• Collects trash from kitchen areas; empties garbage cans and washes and re-lines with new bags; breaks down boxes, crates and removes debris.
• Examines garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware and other reusable items.
• Washes and polishes all stainless steel in the kitchen including shelves, dish cabinets, ice machines, coffee area, refrigerators, walk-ins, etc.
• Washes and cleans receiving, trash and other kitchen-related areas.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floors.
• Stores all dishes and other wares in proper areas.
• Cleans dish machine and dish area after each meal period.
• Performs other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and cleaning coolers, freezers and storerooms.
• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
• Handles all china and glassware carefully to minimize breakage.
• Continuously inspects floors in kitchen areas to assure they remain clean, dry and clear of debris.
• Assists in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list.
• Cleans and safely stores all brooms, mops and other cleaning equipment in proper places.
• Uses all chemical cleaning supplies in a safe and careful manner.
• Helps food servers by prioritizing the washing of specified service items.
• Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by management.
  

Qualifications

1. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

2. Ability to print and speak simple phrases and sentences

3. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Competencies

1. Sanitation and Safety

Display knowledge of cleaning and sanitation methods

Describe fire extinguisher and fire safety procedures

Exhibit understanding of accidents and injuries (major cause, prevention)

Use and safely maintain hand tools

Maintain safe kitchen and surroundings

Maintain proper wash rinse and sanitize temperatures

2. Large and Small Equipment

Identify kitchen equipment

Use and sanitize equipment

Use and cleaning of dish machine

MSDS sheets

Maintain cleanliness of dish machine and racks

Work Environment

1. Fast Pace

2. Hot and humid conditions

Overtime or other aspects of the job

1. Overtime is required on an as needed basis

2. Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Reports to

Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Banquet Sous Chef

Supervises

No supervisory duties are included in this position.