Job title—Dishwasher.

Job Location—Broken Yolk Cafe (BYC).

Classification—Nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Salary level—Hourly.

Summary/objective—

Enhance the guest’s experience by providing prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional service that supports Grain & Grit Collective’s Mission; Live to Create the most compelling guest experience possible. Our values of Grain: Caring, Kindness, Authenticity & Accountability. Our Grit: Passion & Perseverance. Take responsibility for achieving individual and team sales goals.

Essential functions—

• Attention to detail following directions:
• Dish machine & 3 comp sink operations.
• Wash-Rinse-Sanitize (W-R-S)
• Dish machine assembly, cleaning, maintenance and care.
• Chemical safety, use and dilution specifications.
• Chemical testing strips to maintain proper dilution.
• Presoaking of utensils/equipment/Smallwares and use of 3-compartment sink.
• Cleanliness and organization.
• Maintenance of organization in workspace and all storage areas.
• Keeping workspace clean and organized at all times.
• Placing only clean & sanitized equipment & utensils on clean drying racks.
• Following all air-drying procedures in work station to prevent contamination of all dishware and utensils
• Following all local, state and federal food safety regulations.
• Quality control;
• Double wash of all silverware after first run presort.
• No food particles remaining on dishware & equipment after dishwasher run.
• All large equipment (cutting boards) are properly W-R-S and stored.
• Ensuring al chemicals and chemical pods are installed and used correctly.
• Corrects issues that affect proper dish & Warewashing procedures.
• Attention to detail for guest presentation of all service ware.
• Understands use and procedures of dishwashing and appliance cleaning tools.
• Following and in-compliance with all Food Safety practices.
• Following and in-compliance with all Personal Hygiene and food safety hygiene practices.
• Team player with teammates; cooks, bussers, servers and supervisors.
• Positive, energetic & friendly personality utilizing all company established standards.
• Includes adhering to all established company uniform standards.
• Stocking station;
• All stations; delivering and stocking of plates and service ware.
• Chemicals.
• Cleaning tools and supplies.
• Cleaning and sanitizing inside station area.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all cooking equipment parts.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all storage containers, Smallwares in 3 compartment sink.
• Adhering to all food safety standards in setup and breakdown of 3 compartment sink.
• Cleaning; sweeping, scrubbing and mopping of all station floors.
• Cleaning of weekly deep cleaning tasks.
• Use of ladder is required during some cleaning process/projects.
• Use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all cleaning and trash removal.
• Use of rubber or disposable plastic aprons.
• Use of rubber gloves when using cleaning tools to scrub and clean
• Use of rubber gloves or disposable gloves is required when cleaning and/or trash collection.
• Disposable gloves must be discarded after each use.
• Wash hands thoroughly prior to returning to your workstation or other task.
• Rubber gloves must be washed with soap and water after each use and allowed to air dry.
• Wash hands thoroughly prior to returning to your workstation or other task.
• Conduct opening duties to prepare station for opening (shift readiness).
• Midday/Side work duties to maintain appearance and sanitation standards of station.
• Closing duties to prepare station for next day.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, organization and maintenance of kitchen as directed adhering to proper food handling and storage standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management staff.
• Informing management of any and all concerns with product quality, ingredient shortages or equipment issues creating barriers in providing great product quality to our guests.
• Report workplace injuries as soon as reasonably responsible, but in no event later than leaving the workplace or within 8 hours.

Competency—

• Ability to read & write English.
• Time management
• Customer service
• Dispute resolution
• Dependability
• Efficiency
• Flexibility
• Friendliness
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude
• Punctuality
• Multitasking

Supervisory responsibilities—

• No direct reports.

Work environment—

• Primary work environment is in a wet humid dishwashing station. Temperatures range from 70F-80F with higher-than-normal humidity;
• Standing and working in standing water.
• Below 40F while working in walk-in refrigeration.
• Noise level can be loud at times due to dishwashing machine operations & kitchen equipment.

Physical demands—

• Lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds frequently.
• Bending/stooping/kneeling required – frequently.
• Climbing ladders – occasionally.
• Routine standing for duration of shift (up to 8 hours).
• Ability to work varied hours and days including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Position type and expected hours of work—

• Part time to 32 hours/week or more, working shifts as early as 5:00 AM working shifts as late as 4:00 PM, schedule work shifts from 4- 8 hours, with occasional meeting/training shifts of 2 hours.
• Due to unexpected business demands overtime (shifts greater than 8 hours) may be required.
• Working hours can be included weekends and holidays.

Travel—

• N/A

Required education and experience—

• High School diploma or GED.
• Generally, 1+ years of dishwashing/porter experience
• Demonstrated cleaning and organization skills. Ability to multi-task.
• Must have an aptitude and enthusiasm to learn about brand products available to our guest.

Preferred education and experience

• Additional education and kitchen experience.

Additional eligibility qualifications

• Food Safety Training to meet local regulations.

AT-WILL STATEMENT & JOB DESCRIPTION DISCLAIMER

This position is at-will. You have the right to resign at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. Likewise, G&G has the right to terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. This at-will employment relationship will remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any changes that may occur in position, title, pay or other terms or conditions of my employment with G&G. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nonessential functions of the job may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.