A Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher is primarily responsible for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment by washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment. They also assist with food preparation tasks, maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen area, and may be involved in stocking supplies.
Responsibilities:
- Dishwashing: Washing dishes, glassware, utensils, and cookware using dishwashing machines or manually.
- Kitchen Maintenance: Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment, including dishwashing areas, and ensuring clean floors.
- Food Preparation Assistance: Assisting cooks with tasks like washing, cutting, peeling, and slicing ingredients.
- Trash Disposal: Removing garbage and replacing garbage bags.
- Stocking and Supplies: Assisting with receiving and stocking supplies, as needed.
- Cleaning: Cleaning food preparation areas, equipment, and other kitchen areas as directed.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights.
- Cleanliness and Organization: Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with other kitchen staff.
- Communication: Basic communication skills to understand instructions and work with others.
- Food Safety Knowledge: Understanding and adhering to food safety procedures is often required.
Working Conditions:
- Kitchen helpers/dishwashers typically work in fast-paced kitchen environments.
- They may be exposed to hot water, cleaning chemicals, and working around other kitchen staff during busy meal times.
- Long periods of standing are common.
- Some roles may involve handling fragile glassware and equipment.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person