Lake Pleasant - Dishwasher

Peoria, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Harkins Theatres is a prominent entertainment company known for its commitment to providing guests with an exceptional movie-going experience. As one of the leading theatre chains, Harkins Theatres prides itself on maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all visitors. The company operates multiple locations, each featuring state-of-the-art screening rooms and a variety of concessions, ensuring that guests have an enjoyable and memorable visit every time. Harkins Theatres values teamwork, dedication, and a strong work ethic, creating a culture where their employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the guest experience.

The Dishwasher role at Harkins Theatres is essential in upholding the cleanliness and sanitation standards within the kitchen, food preparation areas, and some parts of the theatre itself. This position is fundamental to ensuring that guests enjoy a hygienic dining environment, which directly contributes to customer satisfaction and the theatre's overall reputation. The dishwasher is responsible for operating and maintaining the dishwashing equipment, ensuring all tableware and kitchenware are properly cleaned and stored. Additionally, the dishwasher assists with cleaning the outside loading area and various surfaces within the lobby and kitchen spaces. This role requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.

Employees in this position work to ensure all health and safety regulations are met by monitoring water temperatures and chemical levels in the dishwasher, maintaining a clean dish room, and handling all utensils and dishware carefully to prevent damage. The role involves routine cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, and organizing to preserve the cleanliness of the kitchen and lobby floors. The dishwasher also supports the maintenance of adequate supplies for the auditorium, bar, and kitchen by managing linens and trash containers as needed.

Ideal candidates for this position will have experience in high-volume restaurant environments and be comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays. They must be physically able to stand for extended periods and perform tasks requiring bending, stretching, lifting, and walking on various surfaces. Furthermore, the position requires the acquisition and maintenance of a current food handler's card or food safety certification. Harkins Theatres prioritizes safety and inclusivity, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and ensuring equal employment opportunities. This role offers a unique chance to join a dynamic team dedicated to excellent service and a clean, safe environment for guests. In addition to gaining valuable experience, dishwashers contribute significantly to the seamless operation of the theatre's food service areas, underpinning the success of the business as a whole.

Job Requirements

Prior high-volume restaurant experience preferred
Required to be at least 18 years of age
Available to work on nights, holidays and/or weekends
Able to work in a fast-paced and loud environment in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
Required to obtain and maintain a current food handler’s card and/or food safety certification
Requires bending, stretching, reaching, squatting, twisting, standing, walking up and down stairs and on flat surfaces, lifting (up to 50 pounds), interacting with guests and employees, problem solving, and cognitive skills
Able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace

Job Qualifications

Prior high-volume restaurant experience preferred
Required to be at least 18 years of age
Available to work on nights, holidays and/or weekends
Able to work in a fast-paced and loud environment in a standing position for long periods of time
Required to obtain and maintain a current food handler’s card and/or food safety certification
Able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace

Job Duties

Load, operate, and unload dishwasher to specifications
Keep the dishwasher clean and report any functional or mechanical problems
Monitor dishwasher water temperature and chemical level to ensure sanitary wash cycle
Wash and store all tableware and kitchenware
Keep the dish room clean and organized
Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware and plateware for auditoriums, bar, and kitchen
Monitor linen and trash containers and empty them when appropriate
Clean, sanitize, sweep, and mop all kitchen and lobby floors checking for broken items and wet areas that may be hazardous and address as necessary
Handle tableware and plateware carefully to prevent breakage and loss
Clean and sanitize food preparation and production areas as required