Dishwasher/Prep Cook - Thursdays - Sundays no late nights! in Huntersville, North Carolina at Pal Huntersville LLC

Position: Dishwasher/ Prep Cook

Reports to: Sous chef

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

OUR MISSION: To deliver unparalleled hospitality and five-star quality care in an independent living resort setting, ensuring a professional and fulfilling experience for all residents.

Position Summary:

Symphony Park, a prestigious Independent Living Resort, is looking for a diligent and dependable Dishwasher to join our kitchen team. The Dishwasher plays a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and efficiency of our kitchen operations, supporting our commitment to providing high-quality dining experiences in our resort's restaurants. This position is suited for someone who values teamwork, takes pride in their work, and is looking to be part of a dynamic and respectful food and beverage environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate dishwashing machines and ensure dishes, glassware, and silverware are cleaned and sanitized properly.
• Hand-wash items as needed, including pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized dishwashing area, including sinks and countertops.
• Assist with kitchen maintenance tasks, such as sweeping and mopping floors, and disposing of trash and recycling.
• Ensure the kitchen adheres to health and safety standards, including proper storage of cleaning supplies.
• Support the kitchen with various tasks not specific to dishwashing responsibilities.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and notify management when restocking is needed.
• Work collaboratively with other Food and Beverage employees to ensure smooth operations.
• Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
• Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, and annual training.
• Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents.
• Ingredient Preparation: Washing, peeling, chopping, and cutting fruits, vegetables, and meats.
• Station Setup: Setting up and sanitizing workstations with necessary equipment, such as knives and pans.
• Recipe Assistance:
• Measuring and mixing ingredients, making sauces, and preparing components of dishes.
• Stock Management: Rotating, labeling, and storing ingredients, and monitoring stock levels.
• Sanitation: Adhering to food safety guidelines, maintaining a clean workspace, and assisting with dishwashing if needed.
• Efficiency: Following prep lists to ensure the kitchen is ready for service hours.

Experience Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience in a dishwashing role, preferably in a high-end restaurant or hospitality setting. on-the-job training will be provided.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Good physical condition and stamina to stand for long periods and handle heavy equipment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Demands:

• Walk/Stand – must be able to continuously walk and stand
• Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside
• Sit – sit infrequently
• Lift - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds
• Carry - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds
• Push - constantly 0-10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds
• Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available
• Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis, may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Squat – must be able to squat on a frequent basis to reach below the knee, may require lifting of 50 pounds or less.
• Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck while, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more.
• Reach– must be able to reach on a frequent basis. May occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more.
• Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses
• Hear - Must be able to hear telephone, audible alarms, bells and signals related to resident safety with or without hearing devices.
• Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret administration information.