EM - Dishwasher

DRG Employer•Englewood, CO

21h

About The Position

The Dishwasher helps deliver Eddie Merlot's service and atmosphere by properly cleaning and sanitizing dishes, glassware, utensils, and pots. The role maintains the dish room and dish machine, assists with cleaning other kitchen and restaurant areas, and works with restaurant team members to support outstanding food and hospitality. The position requires following company procedures and sanitation and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and professional appearance, and working a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Able to operate a dish machine according to company and manufacturer specifications.
Manual dexterity to quickly load and unload items.
Strong teamwork orientation and ability to work independently.
Basic English communication skills.
Clean and professional appearance.
Able to work a flexible schedule that varies according to business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Able to stand for 100% of the shift.
Able to reach, bend, and stoop, and regularly lift and carry up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior dishwashing experience.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Complete and pass required initial and ongoing training modules.
Know the weekly work schedule, arrive on time, and meet cleanliness and appearance standards.
Communicate with the Executive Chef or Sous Chef about nightly specials, guest flow, banquets, and special events.
Set up the work station according to standard procedures and keep it clean and orderly.
Scrape, sort, stack, or load dishes for washing.
Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, utensils, pots, and pans using the dish machine, following proper water temperature and detergent and sanitizer measurements; wash items by hand as needed.
Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in designated stocking and storage areas.
Break down, clean, and sanitize the dish machine at the end of the shift.
Keep dish and other storage areas clean, safe, and organized.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance throughout the kitchen.
Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pick-up areas; clean and sanitize trash cans.
Clean and sanitize dumpster and refuse areas according to standards.
Power-wash floor mats and assist with sweeping and scrubbing floors.
Assist with spot cleaning furniture, floors, carpets, walls, countertops, and other building surfaces.
Assist with storing food, equipment, small wares, supplies, and other stock items throughout the restaurant.
Clean and perform routine exterior building maintenance according to the housekeeping, cleaning, and maintenance schedule.
Demonstrate teamwork and attend team meetings.
Communicate requests, complaints, and ideas for improvement to Managers.
Follow company policies and procedures and sanitation and safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.