Dishwasher

Dishwasher role at Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman

Location:

Wailea, HI

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Salary:
Competitive

• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using mechanical dishwasher or by hand.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas and/or cooking lines.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Stock supplies such as dishes, pans, and utensils in serving stations, cupboards, and refrigerators as well as stock the necessary items on the Cooks' Line.
• Clean and prepare various foods for cooking or serving such as cleaning, peeling, and cutting fruits and vegetables, as well as portioning out prepared food items.
• Treat all kitchen equipment, glassware, and china with care, taking precaution to minimize breakage.
• Pull mats and sweep floors.
• Clean garbage cans with water and detergent.
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Set up and/or break down dish station including properly assembling/disassembling dishwasher.
• Utilize proper sanitizing agents.
• Change water at least every 2 hours or more if needed.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance within restaurant including replenishing batteries and light bulbs, breaking down cardboard boxes and depositing them in appropriate receptacles.
• Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, ceiling fans, fixtures, furniture, and equipment in food service area and other areas of the restaurant.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies either manually or by using hand trucks using proper safety methods.
• Notify managers of need for major repairs.
• Notify supervisor of supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Must be dependable, report to work as scheduled and on time, and follow all policies regarding attendance. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 25 lbs., and bend, climb, or work in confined spaces.
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Organizational and time management skills with good judgment, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to constantly stand, walk, use hands/fingers, reach outward, and push/pull 10-25 lbs.
• Must be able to frequently climb stairs or step ladders, squat or kneel, and bend.
• Must be able to occasionally reach above shoulder, lift/carry 21-50 lbs., and push/pull 26-40 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-energy, moderately noisy environment containing multiple personality types; the area can become crowded, hot, and high-pressure.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (non-slip shoes, long pants, back belt if lifting over 25 lbs., safety glove when using knife).