Dish Washer/Porter

QUEST FOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Dish Washer/Porter performs kitchen support activities, including pot washing, dishwashing, general cleaning, and storing food and non-food supplies. The role maintains cleanliness and sanitation in the dish area, kitchen, cafeteria, loading dock, pot room, mop room, and storage areas. The position is expected to support Quest Food Management Services’ vision, values, and founding principles through daily actions and to follow company policies and food safety guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and understand measurements and conversions.
• Meet and maintain state and local certification requirements, including Food Handler certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous food service industry experience working in schools or higher education.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and practice Quest Food Management Services’ vision, values, and founding principles.
• Set up cutting boards, trash cans, mats, dish machines, and pot sinks.
• Organize pot shelves to keep like items together and accessible to kitchen staff.
• Wash kitchen equipment, pots, pans, and small wares according to sanitation standards.
• Empty trash as needed, break down cardboard boxes, and place them in the recycling dumpster.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and pot room floors regularly to prevent slipping accidents, and sweep and mop all areas at the end of each day.
• Empty the dish machine and pot sink every two hours or as needed, then refill them with clean water and the proper chemicals.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, pot room, dish machine, mop room, and storage areas; do not leave dirty equipment for the next day.
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Distribute and store clean pots, dishes, and utensils.
• Record sanitizing-solution concentrations for the dish machine and three-compartment sink.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces, and the kitchen according to schedules and procedures.
• Keep floor drains clean and free of dirt, grease, and trash.
• Follow Quest policies and food safety guidelines.
• Report to scheduled shifts on time and in complete uniform.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work opportunities that encourage work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Training, development, and access to highly visible leadership to support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED