Dishwashers

Overview

Dishwasher role at O'Charley's — responsible for operating the dish machine and maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen area.

• Friendly, outgoing, and personable.
• Good communication skills, organized, and able to think and act quickly.
• Maintains composure and shows a sense of urgency and timing.
• Sets high cleanliness standards, has an eye for detail, and takes pride in personal appearance.
• Demonstrates integrity and honesty in all aspects of work.

• Set up and break down the dish machine, including arms, screens, and baskets.
• Clean and polish the machine thoroughly, removing paper and hosing down the interior.
• Check that the machine is operating correctly and report defects immediately.
• Know and execute preventive maintenance procedures.
• Wash, rinse, and store dishes, small wares and glasses in the correct places.
• Pre‑soak, rack, and wash silverware according to O'Charley's procedures.
• Check water temperature during dishwashing to ensure proper temperature.
• Check trash for silverware and ramekins with a Manager, remove trash from the dishroom, and place it in the dumpster.
• Clean and sanitize garbage cans, keeping liners in place at all times.
• Keep the dishroom and detergent storage area neat and maintain dry floors.
• Collaborate with Line Cooks and other team members to maintain a clean kitchen area and efficient food service.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by a Manager.

• Dish machine operating procedures.
• Silverware procedures.
• Preventive maintenance measures.
• Standards for cleanliness and safety.
• Proper chemical usage.
• Cleaning procedures.
• Guest interaction fundamentals.

• Speak and understand the primary language of the work location.
• Stand for long periods of time and move from area to area in a kitchen.
• Exert fast‑paced mobility for up to five (5) hours in length.
• Bend, stoop, lift, and carry items up to 50 pounds on a regular and continuous basis.
• Learn dish operating procedures.
• Tolerate wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noises.

All staff members are responsible for ensuring guests have a great experience. Mistakes may occur, but the focus is on taking correct actions, learning from them, and rectifying any issues in a timely manner to maintain guest satisfaction.