Dishwasher/Food Runner/ Prep Cook

Overview

The Dishwasher is an entry-level position under the supervision of the onsite Food & Beverage Leadership. The responsibilities include helping ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining all dishes, pots, pans, silverware, glasses, equipment, and kitchen utensils in a clean and sanitized condition. In addition, this job requires that the employee keep the dishwashing machine station, three-compartment sink, and related areas clean. 

The Dishwasher provides exemplary service in a manner consistent with the values and mission of the Castle Group.  He or she performs all responsibilities while demonstrating outstanding customer service skills representative of Castle Royal Service. 

 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Support the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas. 

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the onsite Food & Beverage leadership. 

• Ensure proper storage and handling of food items in compliance with safety standards. 

• Operate the industrial dishwasher to clean dishes, utensils, and cookware. 

• Hand-wash glassware and other kitchen tools as necessary. 

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dish storage areas. 

• Consistently adhere to sanitation and hygiene policies. 

• Follow proper safety protocols when conducting job duties, including utilization of proper personal protective equipment (PPEs)  

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

 

Food Runner

Responsibilities:

• Expedite and bag food orders, ensuring timely delivery to designated areas such as bars and cabanas.
• Receive comprehensive training on food items, including the appropriate utensils and condiments for each order.

Prep Cook

Responsibilities:

• Assist with food preparation during downtime from your primary duties.
• Undergo training to support prep tasks, ensuring continuous productivity during slow periods and when your main responsibilities are complete.

Qualifications

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

Education and Experience 

• Understanding of basic restaurant sanitation  

• Prior experience working in a fast-paced kitchen or restaurant environment preferred but not required. 

• Experience assisting with food prep or cleaning in a commercial kitchen environment is an advantage. 

• Continuing education will be offered and administered as needed 

 

Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to collaborate effectively with kitchen staff and follow directions from supervisors 

• Ability to work fast, effectively and stay focused under pressure 

• High attention to detail to ensure all dishes, utensils, and equipment are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. 

• Consistently showing up on time and ready to perform all duties as assigned. 

• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks and stand for extended periods of time 

 

Physical requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

• Able to work under pressure, maintain composure and utilize good judgement during emergency/difficult and stressful situations. 

• Ability to  

• lift up to 30 lbs.;  

• work in an upright standing or sitting position for long periods of time, may fluctuate.  

• May handle, finger, grasp and lift objects and packages.  

• Reach with hands and arms, communicate, receive and exchange ideas and information.  

• Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required to meet the job functions; complete all required forms. 

• May be required to travel for training sessions off-site on an ad-hoc basis.   

• May be occasionally required to cover for front desk staff at other communities within a reasonable commuting dista