Dishwasher/ Steward

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSTION: DISHWASER/STEWARD

FLSA DESIGNATION: NON-EXEMPT

POSITION REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE CHEF

SALARY RANGE: $18.00 - $19.00 PER HOUR

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Dish and General Utility/Steward position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position also ensures the dishwashing and kitchen areas are maintained as a clean, safe and sanitary facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
• Sort and stack clean dishes. Carries clean dishes to cook's line and other proper storage areas. Rewashes soiled dishes before delivering.
• Change dishwater in dish machine every hour and maintain clean sinks at all times.
• Wash pots, pans and trays by hand.
• Pick up dishes and pans placed at the line and refill during service.
• Remove trash and garbage and take them to the dumpster.
• Clean the kitchen floor before each service.
• Set up or break down dishwashing area.
• Clean and roll/unroll mats.
• Fill/empty soaking tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
• Sweep/mop floors.
• Assemble/disassemble dish machine.
• Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster.
• General restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed.
• Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
• Must notify Manager or Chef immediately when dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.
• Never touch clean dishes without washing hands first. Fulfill the duties that come with each station assigned, ex. Pot Wash, Dish Machine, Pantry, “Up & Down”.
• Follow Overnight Sanitation Checklist.

OTHER:

• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.
• Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Cipriani rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the facilities. Employees who violate rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the work place to facilitate the communication process.
• Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• Ability to walk, stand, and continuously perform essential functions for an extended period of time.
• The ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking.
• Auditory and visual abilities to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

This job operates in a kitchen environment. This role routinely uses sinks and dishwashers and tools to clean kitchen appliances. Employees in this role are frequently exposed to hot water, potentially slippery floors, garbage disposals and cleaning chemicals.

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by facility environmental systems.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the property on a timely basis.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use operate all necessary equipment.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education: High School Diploma or a combination of education and experience required.

Experience Required: Previous related experience preferred.

Licenses or Certificates: Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits.

Grooming: All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Cipriani standards.

Electronic Devices: Personal cellular phones, pagers, I-pods, radio/cd players, headsets and/or other electronic devices are not permitted to be worn, carried or used while on duty.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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