Dishwasher – Part-Time

This is an entry-level food service position that is responsible for washing and cleaning tableware, pots, pans and cooking equipment.  Responsible for all utility and/or maintenance duties in the restaurant as assigned.

Responsibilities

In accordance with Benihana’s service and cooking procedures:

•        Loads, runs and unloads the dish machine.

•        Keeps the dish machine clean and reports any functional or mechanical problems immediately.

•        Monitors dish machine water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle.

•        Washes and stores all tableware and kitchenware.

•        Keeps dish room clean and organized.

•        Maintains adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen.

•        Bags and haul dish room trash to dumpster at designed times.

•        Handles tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.

•        Maintains adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies in accordance with SDS..

•        Cleans food preparation and production areas as required.

•        Fills in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or kitchen chef.

•        Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor

Qualifications

•        Basic food preparation knowledge preferred. •        Previous experience in food preparation preferred but not required. •        Previous experience working in a restaurant, catering business or hotel kitchen highly desirable. •        High School diploma or GED preferred.

•             Must be 18 years of age or older. •        Must be eligible to work in the United States.