Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $15.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
flexible schedule
Employee Meals
Uniform allowance
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan

Job Description

Duffy's is a popular and well-established dining establishment known for its commitment to quality food and exceptional customer service. As a restaurant dedicated to providing a memorable dining experience, Duffy's prides itself on maintaining cleanliness and ensuring health and safety standards are met at all times. The environment at Duffy's is fast-paced and dynamic, perfect for individuals who thrive in teamwork-oriented settings and enjoy being part of a vibrant hospitality culture. The dishwasher role at Duffy's is an essential position that supports the kitchen and dining operations by ensuring all dishware, utensils, and kitchen equipment are consistently cleaned and sanitized to the highest standards.

The Dishwasher at Duffy's plays a critical role in the kitchen team by maintaining cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in the dishwashing area. This is both a physically demanding and detail-oriented job requiring a dedication to hygiene and operational efficiency. Working under the supervision of the Chef, the dishwasher is responsible for using both manual and machine cleaning methods to ensure all tableware, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils are spotless and sanitized in compliance with health regulations. Beyond cleaning dishes, this role also involves organizing supplies, disposing of waste appropriately, and assisting with maintaining the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and work areas.

This role demands reliability, adaptability, and a positive attitude, as dishwashers often work behind the scenes but are vital to the smooth flow of food service operations. Essential qualities for success include dependability, initiative, attention to detail, and cooperation with coworkers. Physically, the dishwasher must be prepared for long periods of standing, frequent lifting of heavy items up to 40 lbs, and performing repetitive motions. The position often requires flexibility in scheduling, with availability needed for days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

By joining Duffy's as a Dishwasher, individuals will become part of a supportive team in a thriving restaurant environment. This job offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to exceptional customer experiences by enabling kitchen staff to focus on food preparation and service while maintaining a clean and safe environment. Ideal candidates are those who take pride in their work, demonstrate integrity, and are eager to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation. Duffy's encourages all applicants who meet the requirements and qualifications to apply and be a key part of their restaurant's ongoing success.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • use both hands and all fingers to handle, control, grasp, move, assemble or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • perform repetitive movements
  • walk or stand for long periods
  • see details of objects less than a few feet away
  • see details of objects more than a few feet away
  • distinguish between colors, shades, and brightness
  • understand the speech of others
  • speak clearly
  • use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods
  • keep hand and arm steady while moving
  • move two or more limbs together
  • bend, stretch, twist, or reach out body
  • be physically active for long periods without fatigue
  • focus on one source of sound and ignore others
  • hear and recognize different sounds
  • use muscles to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects up to 40 lbs
  • perform tasks without getting tired
  • determine distances between objects
  • coordinate movements
  • react quickly
  • multitask
  • occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
  • occasionally exposed to extreme temperatures (non-weather)
  • available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Dependability
  • initiative
  • adaptability/flexibility
  • stress tolerance
  • attention to detail
  • self-control
  • integrity
  • cooperation
  • concern for others
  • social orientation

Job Duties

  • Scrape, rinse, and load dishes and utensils into dish machine
  • wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand
  • place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas
  • sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas
  • sweep or mop floors
  • maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition
  • clean garbage cans with water and soap
  • store supplies
  • stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, or refrigerators
  • transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks
  • clean dish machine - break down at the end of the night
  • perform additional cleaning duties as requested
  • maintain a positive and professional approach to coworkers and customers

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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