Dishwasher

Job Summary:

The Dishwasher maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards for glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc. using machine and manual cleaning methods. The Dishwasher also ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sort, rinse, and sanitize dirty dishes, glass, tableware, and other cooking utensils to place them in racks to send through dish machine
• Sort and stack clean dishes, carry clean dishes to cooks’ line and other proper storage areas, rewash soiled dishes before delivering
• Change dishwater in dish machine every hour
• Wash pots, pans, and trays by hand
• Remove trash and garbage to dumpster
• Set up or break down dishwashing area
• Clean and roll/unroll mats
• Fill and empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions
• Sweep and mop floors
• Assemble and disassemble dish machine efficiently
• Collect and sweep trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster
• Conduct general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed
• Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry
• Notify manager and time dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures
• Able to understand and comply with all safety regulations and rules
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proper practice of sanitation and general hygiene
• Ability to read and/or follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to perform in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. In some instances, the entire shift
• Able to lift at least but not limited to 50 pounds and if more must be with assistance
• Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print)
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects)
• Ability to move quickly turning from left to right or right to left
• Flexibility in the wrist to scoop, twist, push, pull, lift, and bend
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
• Ability to be mobile in walk-in refrigerator and freezer with temperatures ranging from 40° F to -10° F

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED):
• Minimum 1-year dishwasher experience

The LEV Restaurant Group was founded in 2002 as a vehicle to inspire, create, develop and operate world class experiences for food & beverage concepts in the Restaurant Industry. We are excited to collaborate and invest in entrepreneurial spirited professionals to create authentic, imm