Dishwasher

Department: Bloomington-Normal, IL
Reports to: Chef, Sous Chef, F&B management

Job Description

Job Title: Dishwasher

Company: DoubleTree By Hilton

Location: Bloomington, IL

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports To: Chef, Sous Chef, F&B management

General Summary:
Clean & wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans using a dishwasher or by hand.

Essential Functions:

  • Wash dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment
  • Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition
  • Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving
  • Stock supplies such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
  • Sweep & Scrub Floors
  • Clean garbage cans
  • Sort & Remove trash, placing it in designated pick up areas.
  • Transferring of supplies & equipment between storage areas.
  • Load or unloading of trucks that deliver or pick up food supplies.

Supporting Functions:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions.

  • Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested (i.e. special guest requests).
  • Must adhere to all Federal, State, and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to insure all laws are being followed.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Banquet Manager or Supervisor.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

  • Ability to fully follow supervisor’s directions.
  • Ability to take direction and follow accordingly
  • Ability to carry boxes weighing up to 30 lbs. through a crowded work area on a continuous basis throughout shift.  Must be able to push and pull weight equaling 100 lbs.

Qualification Standards

Communication:
Strong communication skills; including the ability to deal effectively with vastly diverse groups of people and guests.

Education:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  High School education required.

Licenses or Certificates:
Ability to obtain any government required licenses or certificates.  CPR certification and/or First Aid training preferred.

Grooming:
All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Tentac Standards.

Physical Requirements

  • Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
  • Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
  • Ability to carry boxes weighing up to 30 lbs. through a crowded work area on a continuous basis throughout shift.  Must be able to push and pull weight equaling 100 lbs.
  • Manual dexterity of hands in order to manipulate serving spoons, trays, etc.
  • Ability to perform duties with extreme temperature and noise ranges
  • Ability to see within normal parameters
  • Ability to hear within normal range

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.