HIGH PAYING $$ EM - Dishwasher

DRG Employer•Bloomfield Hills, MI

About The Position

The Dishwasher supports Eddie Merlot’s service and dining atmosphere by cleaning and sanitizing dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans. The role maintains the dish room and dish machine, helps clean other kitchen and restaurant areas, and works with other team members to support guests and restaurant operations. The Dishwasher follows training, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards; prepares and maintains the station; washes items using the dish machine or by hand; and returns clean items to designated storage areas. The role also assists with kitchen and restaurant cleaning, waste removal, stocking, and routine exterior maintenance. The schedule is part-time and flexible, varying according to business need, and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Prior dishwashing experience.
High school diploma or GED.

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 and maintain the station in accordance with standard procedures.
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; hand-wash items as needed.
Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in designated 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 organized.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance throughout the kitchen.
Sort and remove trash, 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 exterior building maintenance 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, sanitation standards, and safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.