Dishwasher at La Saj Lebanese Bistro – Troy, Michigan

DISHWASHER

Wash and properly store all cooking utensils, china, equipment, flatware and glassware

Job Tasks

1. Washes all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to

the highest sanitation standards

2. Polishes all silverware, platters and chaffing dishes

3. Collects trash from kitchen areas; empties garbage cans and washes and relines with new bags. Breaks down boxes, crates and removes debris to dumpster at designated times

4. Examines garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware and other reusable items

5. Washes and polishes all stainless steel in the kitchen including shelves, dish cabinets, ice machine, refrigerators, walk-ins, etc.

6. Washes and cleans receiving, trash and other kitchen related areas

7. Sweeps and mops kitchen floors

8. Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room, kitchen and banquet areas

9. Stores all dishes and other wares in proper areas

10. Refreshes water in dish machine as necessary to ensure clean dishes

11. Reports any functional or mechanical problems immediately

12. Cleans dish machine and dish area after each meal period

13. Performs other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and cleaning coolers, freezers and storerooms

14. Maintains inventory of soap, chemicals and paper towels

15. Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas

16. Handles all china and glassware carefully to minimize breakage

17. Continuously inspects floors in kitchen areas to assure they remain clean, clear of debris and dry

18. Assists in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list

19. Cleans and safely stores all brooms, mops and other cleaning equipment in their proper places

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Supervises: No supervisory duties

Qualifications:

· No previous restaurant experience required

• Ability to work in hot, wet, humid and loud environment for long

periods of time

• Ability to physically lift, reach, bend and stoop
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Ability to safely lift bags, cases and stacks weighing up to 60

pounds up to 30 times per shift