Dishwasher/Kitchen Help

Job Description

The role of the Dishwasher/Kitchen Helper is to ensure all dishes, utensils, cutlery, pots and serving dishes are washed, dried and stored appropriately before and after each meal. S/he assists the Chef Manager if and when required with food preparation and service, and other duties. Where applicable, the Dishwasher/Kitchen Helper ensures the cleanliness of the dining room and sets tables prior to meals. The team of Dishwasher/Kitchen Helpers share the responsibility for washing all pots and pans.<br><br>Dishwasher/Kitchen Helpers report directly to the Dining Room Supervisor and/or Chef Manager. <br><br>Job Duties & Responsibilities:<ul><li>Ensure the dish/pot washing equipment is in good working order and that the necessary cleaning and rinsing agents are available.</li><li>Clean and sanitize dishes and pots for the three meals daily.</li><li>Ensure the dishwashing and pot-washing areas (counters, floors, machines) are kept clean at all times.</li><li>Ensure the storage of dishes, pots, cutlery, and utensils is done appropriately and the area is clean.</li><li>Ensure hot catering boxes are always clean & sanitized.</li><li>Dispose of any garbage (wet and/or dry) after each meal and ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of garbage containers in the dishwashing area.</li><li>Assist in the cleaning and the sanitation of the kitchen (clean counters, equipment, floors, refrigerators, etc.) </li><li>Assist in the receiving and the storage of all food deliveries.</li><li>Empty garbage cans and clean them after each meal.</li><li>Other tasks may include the following: help to prepare salads; clean and peel vegetables; help with the food service at meal times; fill containers; make coffee; clean counters and floors; help with cooking and/or baking.</li><li>All other duties as assigned by the Head Chef & Executive Chef.</li></ul>
<br>Other information:<ul><li>Dishwasher/Kitchen Helpers must work together as a team and are required to work with many different people and personalities and must be flexible, adaptable and accommodating. </li><li>Hours can be long at times (particularly during the first two weeks) and the work requires a good amount of energy. </li><li>The facilities and the equipment available may range in quality from rough and barely adequate to superior and well equipped. </li><li>Employees must adapt quickly to a new working environment and working conditions ( co-workers, work hours, etc.) </li><li>S/he works under the supervision of the Head  Chef  (and/or his/her designate) and is required to follow the work schedule established by his/her supervisor. </li><li>Dishwashers are in direct contact with various commercial and industrial cleaning solutions and detergents. </li></ul>
<br>Other skills:<ul><li>Fast learner, hard worker, enthusiastic, good interpersonal skills, meticulous, physical strength.</li></ul>