Dishwasher | Part-Time | PPL Center

Oak View Group•Allentown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dishwasher serves a variety of essential back-of-house and front-of-house Food & Beverage roles, including working as a dishwasher, food runner, deep cleaning the kitchen and all equipment, and other miscellaneous duties. The Dishwasher washes and sanitizes all tableware, small wares, serving materials, and cooking equipment. Dishwashers are required to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment. Dishwashers are also required to gain extensive knowledge of the proper use and cleaning techniques for kitchen equipment, including but not limited to steamers, ovens, mixers, grills, and dishwashing equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Kitchen experience preferred but not required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, management staff, volunteers, and guests.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, some holidays, and long hours.
Attention to detail is vital to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellence in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers, and uniform standards.
Take pride in personal appearance, reporting to work in neat and clean clothing and maintaining well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by company policy.
Ensure a clean, safe, and pleasant atmosphere is maintained in the kitchen and other work areas always.
Perform any opening and closing side work as required.
Maintain a positive attitude in high-stress situations.
Operate dishwashing machine—set up, load, run, and remove clean dishes once the process is complete.
Maintain dishwasher cleanliness – ensure filters are frequently cleaned.
Place clean dishes, etc., in correct storage locations.
Manually wash and scrub dishes that do not fit in the dish machine and ensure that they are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
Empty all trash cans and remove them to appropriate dumpsters.
Maintain loading and receiving areas to ensure they are in clean and safe condition.
Report safety hazards or unsafe conditions/practices to management immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.