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Dishwasher

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Employee Discounts
flexible schedule

Job Description

IHOP is a well-established American restaurant chain renowned for its wide variety of breakfast foods, including pancakes, waffles, omelettes, and other classic American breakfast dishes. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere and commitment to quality food and service, IHOP operates numerous locations across the United States and internationally. The company strives to provide excellent guest experiences through clean, welcoming environments and attentive customer service. IHOP is committed to training its employees and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hospitality to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business. As a leading brand in the casual dining industry, IHOP offers a vibrant and supportive workplace with flexible scheduling options for its team members.

This role is for a Dishwasher and Busser at IHOP, responsible for maintaining cleanliness and operational efficiency in the dining and kitchen areas. The Dishwasher and Busser plays a vital part in ensuring that guests have a pleasant dining experience by keeping tables clean and reset, washing dishes, utensils, glassware, and other kitchen equipment, and upholding IHOP's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and guest cleanliness standards. This position involves tasks such as clearing and cleaning tables, washing and sorting kitchenware, checking and restocking supplies, disposing of trash properly, and ensuring that all dining and service areas are clean and orderly. The Dishwasher and Busser role requires physical stamina as it involves standing, walking, lifting heavy items, and performing repetitive cleaning duties.

Employees in this position will benefit from a flexible schedule that accommodates work-life balance and employee discounts as part of the attractive benefits package. Additionally, IHOP emphasizes workplace training to support team members' development and success. This employment opportunity does not require prior experience, making it ideal for individuals seeking entry-level positions in the restaurant industry. The role requires the ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively in English or Spanish, along with the physical ability to meet the demands of the job. IHOP values reliable, dedicated individuals who can contribute to a positive team environment and uphold the company’s commitment to high cleanliness and service standards.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk regularly
  • Ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently
  • Ability to talk or hear occasionally
  • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Job Qualifications

  • No prior experience required
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
  • Ability to understand oral instructions in English and read English or Spanish well enough to understand instructions from supervisors, requests from coworkers and guests, and safety labels
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-step or two-step instructions
  • Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
  • Completion of IHOP training coursework as assigned

Job Duties

  • Develop and maintain professional functional working relationships with IHOP employees and guests
  • Clear, clean, and reset tables and clean chairs, booths, and floors after guests leave
  • Pick up, sort, and wash all china, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, utensils, etc.
  • Follow dish machine and/or sink procedures per IHOP Standard Operating Procedures
  • Unload, unbox, rotate, and store food, equipment, and supplies as necessary
  • Stock and rotate all needed supplies in service areas and dining room
  • Dispose of all trash properly
  • Check restrooms hourly to ensure proper stocking levels of supplies and cleanliness of the facilities
  • Perform all cleaning duties according to posted cleaning charts
  • Comply with IHOP uniform and appearance standards per SOP guidelines
  • Perform other assignments or tasks as assigned by the General Manager, Assistant Manager, or acting supervisor

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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