Dishwasher

SUMMARY

Bites and Brews is located within 814 Lanes and Games

Dishwashers support other team members by cleaning and resetting tables, ensuring the availability of flatware and plates, restocking necessary items, washing dishes, and bringing guest needs to the attention of the waitstaff. Assisting in the preparation of cook stations, cleaning appliances and machines, and emptying and cleaning trash receptacles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Cleans tables and removes dishes after party leaves.
• Carries loads of soiled dishes to the dishwasher to be cleaned
• Ensures availability of clean dishes, flatware, glasses, straws, napkins, and other dining materials.
• Washes dishes by hand and using the rack dishwasher.
• Adheres to all food safety and quality regulations.
• Maintains a clean work and dining area by removing trash, cleaning tablets, and washing glasses, utensils and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with sanitation and safety regulations.
• Moves trash and cardboard to outside waste receptacles and rinses garbage cans as needed.
• Ensures the availability of clean dishes by bussing.
• Prepares dining areas and kitchen for next shift by cleaning and restocking dining areas and cook stations.
• Cleans machines and appliances used in the kitchen, such as coffee makers, pots, pans, mixers, etc.
• Sweeps and mops floors, especially in the event that items are broken or spilled.
• Reports kitchen accidents or violations of food safety codes and procedures to the Restaurant General Manager.
• Works with restaurant staff to create a positive dining experience for guests and a positive working environment for the team.
• Greets guests and answers questions.
• Alerts servers when tables are in need of attention.
• Delivers superior service and maximizes customer satisfaction.
• Responds efficiently and accurately to guest concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Customer Service
• Communication skills
• Positive, engaging personality
• Maintain a positive attitude and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to perform high-quality work while unsupervised.
• Must work well within a team environment.
• Must be able to remain focused and on task during busy hours.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous restaurant experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

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

• The employee must be able to handle high stress situations on a day to day basis.
• The employee is frequently required to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• The employee occasionally is required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
• Must have the ability to lift at least 25 lbs.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.