Dishwasher- High Paying $19/hr +

DRG Employer•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Dishwashers support the service and atmosphere at Eddie Merlot’s by cleaning and sanitizing dishes, glassware, utensils, and pots. The role also maintains the dish room and dish machine, assists with cleaning other kitchen and restaurant areas, and works with team members to help provide guests with outstanding food and hospitality. The Dishwasher sets up and maintains the station, washes and stores dishes and kitchen equipment, and cleans and sanitizes the dish machine at the end of the shift. The role also assists with trash removal, floor and surface cleaning, stocking, and routine exterior cleaning and maintenance. Dishwashers follow company policies and sanitation and safety regulations, attend team meetings, and communicate requests, complaints, or improvement ideas to Managers.

Requirements

Able to operate a dish machine according to company and manufacturer specifications.
Manual dexterity to quickly load and unload items.
Strong teamwork orientation and ability to work independently.
Basic English communication skills.
Clean and professional appearance.
Able to work a part-time, flexible schedule that varies according to business need, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Able to stand for 100% of the shift.
Able to reach, bend, and stoop, and lift and carry up to 35 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Prior dishwashing experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete and pass required initial and ongoing training modules.
Know the weekly work schedule, arrive on time, and meet cleanliness and appearance standards.
Communicate with the Executive Chef or Sous Chef about nightly specials, guest flow, banquets, and special events.
Set up the station according to standard procedures and keep it clean and orderly.
Scrape, sort, stack, or load dishes for washing.
Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, utensils, pots, and pans using the dish machine and proper water temperatures and detergent and sanitizer measurements; wash items by hand as needed.
Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in designated stocking and storage areas.
Break down, clean, and sanitize the dish machine at the end of the shift.
Keep dish and other storage areas clean, safe, and well-organized.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance throughout the kitchen.
Sort and remove trash, place it in designated pickup areas, and clean and sanitize trash cans.
Clean and sanitize dumpster and refuse areas according to standards.
Power-wash floor mats and assist with sweeping and scrubbing floors.
Assist with spot cleaning furniture, floors, carpets, walls, countertops, and other building surfaces.
Assist with storing food, equipment, small wares, supplies, and other stock items throughout the restaurant.
Clean and perform routine maintenance on the building exterior according to the housekeeping, cleaning, and maintenance schedule.
Demonstrate teamwork and attend team meetings.
Communicate requests, complaints, or improvement ideas to Managers.
Follow company policies and procedures, as well as sanitation and safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.