Dishwasher - Des Moines
About The Position
Big Grove is seeking a hardworking and reliable Dishwasher to help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen. The role involves cleaning and sanitizing kitchenware and equipment, keeping the dishwashing area clean, following food-safety and chemical-handling procedures, and working with the culinary team to meet time-sensitive needs. The position requires adaptability and reliability in a fast-paced restaurant environment. On-the-job training is provided; prior dishwasher experience is preferred but not required. This is a part-time to full-time position with workdays and hours that may vary from week to week. Schedules are posted the week prior. The business operates seven days a week, and evening and weekend availability is required. There is no travel or supervisory responsibility. Duties may change as business needs require.
Requirements
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, reliability, and commitment to cleanliness standards.
- Ability to work efficiently and quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Attention to detail in cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and equipment.
- Time-management, organization, teamwork, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of cleaning and sanitization procedures, food-safety standards, and safe use of dishwashing chemicals.
- Ability to adapt to rushes and changing kitchen needs with a positive attitude.
- Ability to safely perform the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, repetitive motions, lifting and carrying loads up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, stooping, and working around wet and slippery surfaces and heat.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working as a dishwasher; prior experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Complete daily pre-shift and post-shift cleaning tasks.
- Clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Keep the dishwashing area, sinks, countertops, and floors clean and organized; empty trash and recycling bins regularly.
- Follow sanitation, hygiene, food-safety, and cross-contamination prevention procedures; handle chemicals safely and use protective equipment as needed.
- Work as part of a team to complete time-sensitive tasks and support smooth kitchen operations.
- Safely maintain and operate kitchen equipment.
- Use water and other resources responsibly to minimize waste.
- Contribute to and exemplify Big Grove's values, vision, standards, and culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
