Dishwasher - Paradies Lagardere - DEN Airport - Mercantile
About The Position
The Dishwasher is an essential member of the Paradies Lagardère Dining Division team, responsible for ensuring that equipment used to prepare meals and serve guests is properly cleaned and sanitized. The role supports exceptional experiences for travelers by maintaining first-class service standards, supporting guests and team members, and contributing to a safe, respectful work environment. The Dishwasher is expected to uphold the company’s TRIFIC values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, and Commitment. This position works in a high-energy, demanding, team-oriented environment and may require working various shifts. The role involves prolonged standing and working in conditions that may include high heat, steam, and varying odors. The position description may change, and additional duties may be assigned as necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a high-energy, demanding environment.
- Good communication skills and ability to work independently and with other team members.
- Ability to work unsupervised for extended periods and use good judgment when dealing with customers and peers.
- Ability to work various shifts in a team-oriented 7/365 environment.
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Strong self-motivation and organizational skills; positive interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds and perform job functions including standing, bending, reaching, gripping, climbing a ladder, and walking long distances.
- Ability to stand for long periods and work in conditions that may include high heat, steam, and varying odors.
Nice To Haves
- Food and beverage experience is preferred but not required.
- ServSafe Certification or equivalent is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members, and uphold first-class service standards.
- Follow grooming and uniform guidelines, including wearing slip-resistant shoes.
- Collect used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas.
- Load and unload dishwashing machines; wash items in three-compartment sinks when the dishwasher is unavailable.
- Store clean dishes, glasses, and equipment appropriately in accordance with food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Set up workstations before meal preparation begins and ensure adequate supplies of clean dishes, glasses, utensils, and equipment, especially during peak hours.
- Maintain stock of cleaning supplies, including detergents.
- Check dishwashing machine operation and report technical or performance issues to management.
- Remove garbage regularly and sanitize the kitchen area, including floors.
- Maintain a clean, organized work environment free of safety hazards, including sweeping and mopping as needed.
- Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including food safety requirements.
- Take direction, collaborate with the team, support management decisions, and go above and beyond for guests and team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
