Dishwasher/ Prep Cook PM
About The Position
The Dishwasher / Prep Cook is a versatile team member who helps keep the kitchen running smoothly by maintaining cleanliness and sanitation while assisting with daily food preparation. The role includes washing dishes, cleaning equipment and work areas, preparing ingredients, and supporting cooks as needed. The position also supports banquet setup and breakdown, special events, food stations, and receiving and storing food products. The employee must follow established recipes and standards, maintain proper food storage and temperatures, and comply with safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures. The work involves frequent standing, walking, reaching, handling items, and other physical activity, including lifting and moving up to 100 pounds and carrying that weight up and down a flight of stairs. The employee may work around hot or cold interior conditions, outside weather, moving mechanical parts, sharp tools, and hot kitchen equipment. Noise is usually moderate to loud.
Responsibilities
- Operate the dishwashing area and clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, silverware, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
- Keep the kitchen, dish room, cook line, and work areas clean, organized, and properly stocked.
- Sweep, mop, and clean drains, counters, shelves, mats, and other kitchen areas while maintaining sanitation standards.
- Remove trash and help maintain a safe, clean work environment.
- Assist with banquet setup and breakdown, including cleaning dishes and supporting special events.
- Prepare ingredients, appetizers, salads, vegetables, desserts, and other menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Set up and maintain prep stations, ensuring food is properly prepared, stored, and held at the correct temperature.
- Assist cooks with food preparation, plating, garnishing, and presentation.
- Help with special events and food stations, including carving, pasta, and omelet stations as needed.
- Assist with receiving and storing produce, meat, seafood, and other food products.
- Follow safety, sanitation, and food-handling procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
