Dishwasher Kitchen Utility Worker

Wahlburgers•Ledyard, CT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dishwasher is responsible for assisting in the efficient operation of the kitchen by maintaining cleanliness standards. This role involves washing dishes, operating kitchen cleaning equipment, stocking supplies, and maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen environment. The position also requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards, as well as demonstrating a helpful and positive attitude towards guests and team members.

Requirements

Able to understand and follow directions from others.
Employees should possess basic knowledge to operate common kitchen equipment.
Must have experience operating a mechanical dish machine.
Able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment
Ability to bend at the waist and lift items to 50 lbs. to waist level.
Ability to move items up to 50 lbs. for distances of up to 25 feet.
Ability to remain standing and active for an 8-12-hour shift.
Ability to tolerate exposure to cold and hot temperatures (below 40°F and above 90°F) throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual, preferred.

Responsibilities

Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans.
Operate dishwashing and other kitchen cleaning equipment.
Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or storage units.
Sweep and kitchen wash floors.
Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas, and clean the trash cans.
Rotate through each walk-in to ensure each one is clean and sanitized.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Arrives to work on time as scheduled, well-groomed in the proper work attire, and ready to work.
Clocks in and out as scheduled.
Demonstrates a helpful and positive attitude towards guests and team members.
Completes all assigned tasks and duties assigned by managers/supervisors.
Follow proper kitchen breakdown procedures before leaving at the end of the shift.
Inspects kitchen- prep areas, storage areas, cooking areas, restrooms, dining room, and wait area, and cleans as needed.
Keep the immediate supervisor advised of any maintenance issues.
Reports on any unsafe conditions to maintain safety and sanitation standards.
Assists in tasks to ensure a clean, sanitized, and safe environment in the restaurant.