Dishwasher

Job Summary:

The Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and proper storage of all china, glass, and silver, and ensuring the highest standards of sanitation. Responsible for assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and all storage areas; specifically for cleaning all equipment, utensils, and the physical work area, and for assisting with proper food storage and rotation.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

Working Conditions:

• Will be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Will be required to work in fast paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Approach all encounters with guests and team members in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Regular attendance is required in compliance with RCMI standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include a clean, pressed uniform and correct nametag when working.
• Comply at all times with RCMI standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers, and other team members.
• Set up work station as required including filling dish machine, checking chemical levels, setting up flatware presoak, and gathering required set-up equipment for pot sink.
• Rinse/ scrape all dishes; washes dishes and flatware as each rack is filled; put clean dishes in assigned storage locations.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floor at the end of each meal period and after spill, empty and clean trash cans when they become full.
• Monitor chemicals and water temperature during shift, changes water at specified intervals.
• Clean kitchen equipment such as hoods, filters, steam tables, bus tables, carts, ovens and grills; cleans and organize storeroom.
• Notify supervisor of any malfunctioning equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Follows company policies and procedures.
• Complete side work duties according to station rotation assignment and operate the dishwashing equipment to ensure that all china, glass, and silver are cleaned thoroughly and sanitation of such is maintained.
• Knowledge of proper safe handling techniques of all chemicals used.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the back dock and dumpster area.
• Empty all Heart of the House garbage cans regularly and in a safe manner; replacing bags correctly and cleaning cans if necessary.
• Know the location and operation of all fire extinguishing equipment.
• Practice safe work habits at all times to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
• Be familiar with all hotel policies.
• Assist in maintaining the order and cleanliness of all storage areas.
• Assist in the set up and breakdown of the restaurant buffet as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Attend all training/meetings as required by management.
• Benefits:

• Medical insurance for you and your qualifying family provided at no-cost, in addition to low cost options for dental, vision, flex spending, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time.
• Discounted room nights world-wide.
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match