Dishwasher

Lawry's Careers•Beverly Hills, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for Dishwashers to join our team! Our Dishwasher’s primary responsibility is to collaborate with the Chef/Sous Chef in maintaining a clean environment. The Dishwasher follows and ensures compliance with food safety handling policies and maintains an organized and hygienic work area, including personal hygiene procedures. The ideal Dishwasher candidate must be able to become thoroughly familiar with and able to comply with Lawry’s appearance standards, safety procedures, and the overall operation of our kitchen.

Requirements

At least one (1) year of previous experience as a Dishwasher in a high-end dining establishment is required.
Must be able to read scales.
Current Local/State Food Handler’s Training Certifications as required.
Basic familiarity with computers and calculators.
Shows confidence, energy, and enthusiasm with a professional, clean appearance, and a friendly, helpful, approachable demeanor.
Satisfactory physical and mental health to perform the requirement of the job, and to work with the public in compliance with applicable food service health and safety regulations.
Able to perform the essential functions of the assigned position with or without reasonable accommodation, and within company policy.
Able to stand and walk for up to eight (8) hours during a shift (with limited breaks); carry up to 100 lbs. and exert up to 150 lbs. of force without straining; and sustain repetitive motions of legs, feet, waist, back, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and fingers.
Be available and willing to work all scheduled shifts within the priority scheduling and seniority systems as established at each location, including working weekends and holidays.
Capable of communicating with others, able to express and exchange ideas in spoken and written English in an average manner.
Basic math proficiency.
Able to wear the required uniform.
Able to listen and follow instructions carefully.
Capable of following basic recipes.
Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Some college or culinary education is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Consistently and sufficiently meet Lawry’s standards, providing and exuding quality, and professionalism; and conducts himself or herself in accordance with Lawry’s Code of Ethics.
Comply with all of Lawry’s employment-related policies and procedures; including accurate records of hours worked, breaks, communication of shift changes, tardiness or absence; and behavior consistent with the company’s desire to maintain a workplace free of incidents of co-worker harassment, discrimination, drug or alcohol abuse.
Respects and maintains Company property and assets.
Adheres to Lawry’s Carvery uniform and appearance standards.
Maintains proper food handling and sanitation standards.
Demonstrates safe work habits, particularly in relation to knife handling.
Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain clean and dry.
Maintains a safe workplace by keeping work areas clean and free of debris and hazards.
Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware, and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through the dish machine.
Prepare machine for use and dishes that are to be run through the machine.
Operate dish machine.
Restock dishes and glassware in appropriate locations.
Rewashes soiled dishes before delivering.
Clean up work area at the end of each shift.
Put away food/kitchen related purchases.
Maintain kitchen floors, spills, etc. during shifts.
Perform extra, periodical cleaning tasks as assigned.
Remove trash and garbage to the dumpster.
Maintain cleanliness of outside trash area and loading dock.
May polish silver and burnish silverware.
Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
Sweep/mop floors.
General restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed.
May perform minor maintenance in the kitchen area and throughout the restaurant.
Must notify Manager anytime dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperature.
Never touches clean dishes after touching dirty dishes without washing hands first.
Assists other co-workers and departments with their duties as needed to ensure guest satisfaction.
Express and exchange ideas in spoken and written English in an average manner.
Demonstrate knowledge of Lawry’s Restaurants, including family history, locations, service and meal hours, and frequent diner benefits.
Demonstrate effective teamwork and cooperation with co-workers, management, vendors, and/or suppliers.
Be dressed in a clean, designated uniform and acceptable footwear, ready to begin at the start of all scheduled shifts, and work until the end of scheduled shifts, unless authorized by management for approved shift or work schedule change.
From time to time, assumes other co-worker’s duties during off-peak hours when staff is reduced.
Attend all mandatory co-worker meetings, training, informational, and education sessions.
Reports all damaged or malfunctioning fixtures and equipment to the Manager on duty promptly.
Reports all accidents or unsafe conditions to the Manager on duty immediately.