Dishwasher - El Torito

Xperience XRG Careers • Milpitas, CA

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About The Position

The Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining the highest possible cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout their assigned area, meeting or exceeding federal, state, and local standards. This role supports kitchen and dish-room operations by safely operating and cleaning equipment, washing and sanitizing food-service ware, maintaining clean floors and workstations, handling trash, and following food-handling, safety, and sanitation procedures. The Dishwasher also completes opening, running, closing, nightly, and weekly duties, reports equipment failures and safety hazards, assists with moving equipment and furniture, and performs additional tasks as assigned.

The position is in a fast-paced, high-volume, full-service restaurant. Work may take place indoors and/or outdoors, with exposure to hot or cold surfaces, steam, wet floors, varying noise levels, crowds, and smoke. Shifts may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The role involves extended periods of standing and walking, repetitive movements, and lifting or pushing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Possess, or be able to possess, all state-required work cards.
• Ability to use proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in English, verbally and in writing, with staff and clients.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods.
• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to repeat movements for long periods.
• Ability to understand another person’s speech and speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Ability to push and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma preferred.
• Guest relations skills.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety.
• Full-service kitchen operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the assigned area to meet or exceed federal, state, and local standards.
• Set up, operate, clean, and properly store kitchen machinery and equipment, following safe operating practices.
• Clean and sanitize food-service and preparation ware, dish-room and pot-room areas, and kitchen areas where applicable.
• Scrape or spray ware before placing it in the ware-washing machine, and rack china and glassware according to dish-room standards.
• Ensure ware is clean and sanitary before removing it from dish-room areas, then separate and store it in designated locations.
• Take out trash as needed, sweep debris, and keep floors dry and free of spills.
• Follow proper food-handling procedures and maintain equipment through preventative maintenance and cleaning.
• Monitor cleanliness, storage, stacking heights, and chemical use and storage.
• Assist with loading and unloading miscellaneous equipment, boxes, and food and beverage products.
• Keep the workstation neat and orderly.
• Move furniture and equipment as directed by management.
• Follow company safety and sanitation standards, health department procedures, and applicable state and federal liquor laws.
• Complete check-out procedures and promptly clean spills.
• Inform management of complaints, comments, incidents, equipment failures, and safety hazards.
• Complete assigned nightly, weekly, opening, running, and closing duties.
• Assist with or complete additional tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $18.20–$20.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Flexible hours.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Team member dining discounts for the employee and up to five guests.
• Employee referral program.
• Credit union benefits, including checking and savings, loans, and financial education.
• Discounted partner offers on theme parks, travel, apparel, sports tickets, and more.
• Sick time in eligible states.
• Health insurance for full-time team members.

What This Job Offers

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