Dishwasher

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