Description

Job Title

Dishwasher / Steward

Status/Class

Hourly 30 to 40 hours per week

Job purpose

Wash and properly store all cooking utensils, plate ware, flatware, glasses. Help to prep items in the kitchen. Responsible for trash removal in the kitchen. Maintain clean work area.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Washes all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to the highest sanitation standards.
2. Collects trash from kitchen areas; empties garbage cans and washes and re-lines with new bags; breaks down boxes, crates and removes debris.
3. Washes and polishes all stainless steel in the kitchen including shelves, dish cabinets, ice machines, coffee area, refrigerators, walk-ins, etc.
4. Washes and cleans receiving, trash and other kitchen-related areas.
5. Sweeps and mops kitchen floors.
6. Stores all dishes and other wares in proper areas.
7. Cleans dish machine and dish area after each meal period.
8. Performs other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and cleaning coolers, freezers and storerooms.
9. Maintains inventories of soap, chemicals and paper towels.
10. Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
11. Handles all china and glassware carefully to minimize breakage.
12. Continuously inspects floors in kitchen areas to assure they remain clean, dry and clear of debris.
13. Assists in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list.
14. Cleans and safely stores all brooms, mops and other cleaning equipment in proper places.
15. Uses all chemical cleaning supplies in a safe and careful manner.
16. Helps food servers by prioritizing the washing of specified service items.
17. Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.
18. Attends weekly kitchen meetings
19. Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Executive Sous Chef

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus

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