Dishwasher

LaCoco's Pizza•Chicago, IL

10d•$16

About The Position

Dishwashers clean dishes, utensils and food preparation equipment. The job description entails handling kitchen elements such as pots and dishes to ensure they are clean and available for customer service. In performing their duties, dishwashers clean plates, cups and utensils. They also put away clean dishes in proper storage areas such as in cabinets or racks. They also clean kitchen floors, sinks, and countertops to ensure a tidy work area. As part of their responsibilities, dish washers carry out stocking of supplies such as food and utensils in cupboards, refrigerators or serving stations. They sweep kitchen floors and take out trash when necessary. They also clean garbage cans with water or steam to avoid unhygienic conditions. In fulfilling their role, dishwashers ensure proper storage of food items in reserve areas. Report mechanical/functional faults to the kitchen manager. As part of their duties, dishwashers handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss. They monitor inventory level of dishwashing and cleaning stock to determine the need for replenishment, and also perform various other duties as may be assigned by a chef or kitchen manager. The qualities you need to succeed on this job include physical stamina, technical skill, and organizational ability. Maintain a customer-focused attitude while performing job duties.

Requirements

Physical stamina
Technical skill
Organizational ability
Customer-focused attitude

Responsibilities

Clean dishes, utensils and food preparation equipment
Handle kitchen elements such as pots and dishes
Clean plates, cups and utensils
Put away clean dishes in proper storage areas such as in cabinets or racks
Clean kitchen floors, sinks, and countertops
Stocking of supplies such as food and utensils in cupboards, refrigerators or serving stations
Sweep kitchen floors and take out trash
Clean garbage cans with water or steam
Ensure proper storage of food items in reserve areas
Report mechanical/functional faults to the kitchen manager
Handle tableware carefully
Monitor inventory level of dishwashing and cleaning stock
Perform various other duties as may be assigned by a chef or kitchen manager