Dishwasher

Archdiocese of St. Louis • Webster Groves, MO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning and storing dishes and equipment and maintaining the dish-cleaning area. The role may also support other foodservice activities, including food storage, equipment operation, serving, stocking, and cleaning food preparation and equipment areas. Workdays are weekdays, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The position is based at the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, Missouri, and may provide food-service support for special events requiring overtime.

Requirements

• Experience in a full-service food-preparation operation, preferably in an educational environment.
• Full understanding of a commercial preparation kitchen, including equipment, food storage, safe food handling, and food preparation.
• Respect for the mission of the Church.
• Maintain confidentiality of business or personal information encountered at work.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize daily tasks.
• Demonstrated use of basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate in writing, by telephone, and in person with a positive and understanding attitude.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in hot or noisy conditions, including standing or walking for extended periods during a shift.
• Willingness to change tasks as needs arise and respond to the Kitchen Supervisor and other staff.
• Positive interactions with staff, students, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Clean and store dishes using the dishwasher, clean the dishwashing area each day, and perform routine dishwasher maintenance.
• Remove trash, clean the areas around containers, reline containers, and wash them as needed.
• Help prepare serving areas by starting equipment and delivering and replenishing food, dishes, utensils, condiments, and drinks during serving times.
• Perform cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, wiping, dusting, and degreasing, along with other duties assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor.
• Maintain equipment by defrosting, cleaning grills, de-liming, and changing hot-table water.
• Help break down serving areas, put away dishes after each serving, and prepare areas for the next meal service.
• Assist with special events requiring food-service support, which may require overtime.
• Adapt tasks as needs arise and keep the Kitchen Supervisor informed of situations that could disrupt food-service operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed