Dishwasher - High Paying

DRG Employer•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Dishwashers help deliver the service and atmosphere central to Eddie Merlot’s. The Dishwasher properly cleans and sanitizes dishes, glassware, utensils, and pots; maintains the dish room and dish machine; and assists with cleaning other kitchen and restaurant areas as requested. The role works with Bussers, Runners, Cooks, Butchers, Managers, and other team members to support outstanding food and hospitality for guests. The Dishwasher sets up and maintains the workstation, washes items by machine or hand, returns clean items to designated storage areas, and cleans and sanitizes the dish machine at the end of the shift. The position also assists with kitchen and restaurant cleaning, waste handling, routine exterior cleaning and maintenance, and storing food, equipment, supplies, and stock. The role follows company policies, sanitation and safety regulations, training requirements, and assigned schedules, and may perform other duties as assigned.

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.
Able to work 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.
Able to work with exposure to cleaning solutions and frequent exposure to water, with occasional exposure to heat and cold, inside or outside.

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 with proper water temperature 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, placing it in designated pickup areas; clean and sanitize trash cans and 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 surfaces throughout the building.
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, and improvement ideas to Managers.
Follow company policies and procedures, as well as sanitation and safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.