Dishwasher - High Paying

DRG Employer•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Dishwashers support Eddie Merlot’s service and atmosphere by properly cleaning and sanitizing dishes, glassware, utensils, and pots. They maintain the dish room and dish machine, assist with cleaning other kitchen and restaurant areas, and work with bussers, runners, cooks, butchers, managers, and other team members to help provide guests with outstanding food and hospitality. The role includes preparing and maintaining the dish station, washing and storing items, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work areas, handling trash, assisting with kitchen and restaurant cleaning and maintenance, and following company policies, sanitation standards, and safety regulations. The schedule is part-time and flexible according to business needs, and includes 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 part-time schedule that varies according to business need, 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 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 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 with proper water temperature and detergent and sanitizer measurements; hand-wash items as needed.
Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in designated 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, place it in designated pickup areas, and 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, as well as sanitation and safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.