Dishwasher - Full-time / Part-time

Overview

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.