Dishwasher

Polanco Cantina offers a lively bar, nightlife and entertainment scene featuring top-notch tequilas, craft cocktails and signature frozen margaritas, all best enjoyed on our expansive outdoor patio.

PURPOSE
The Dishwashers responsibility is to maintain the highest level of cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout their assigned area of responsibility.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain highest level possible of cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout the area of responsibility, which will meet or exceed Federal, State, and Local standards
• Set-up, operate and clean all kitchen machinery/equipment properly and safely and store it in its proper place
• Clean and sanitize food service, preparation ware, dish room, pot room and kitchen areas in restaurants where applicable
• Scrape/spray all ware before placing in ware-washing machine
• Rack all china and glassware according to dish room standards
• Ensure all ware is clean and sanitary before removing from dish room areas
• Take out trash as needed
• Sweep all debris from the floor and maintain the floor dry and free of spills
• Practice proper food handling procedures
• Separate all ware and store properly in designated areas
• Maintain equipment quality thru preventative maintenance and cleaning
• Attention to detail on areas of grease, grime, proper storage, stacking heights, chemical usage and storage, etc.
• Assist with loading/unloading of miscellaneous equipment, such as boxes, food and beverage produc
• Maintain the workstation in a neat and orderly fashion
• Attention to detail on areas of grease, grime, proper storage, stacking heights, chemical usage and storage, etc.
• Assist with loading/unloading of miscellaneous equipment, such as boxes, food and beverage product
• Maintain the workstation in a neat and orderly fashion
• Move furniture as directed by management, including but not limited to: tables, chairs, bar stools, banquettes, bar tables, boxes, and equipment
• Comply with all safety and health department procedures and all state and federal liquor laws
• Maintain company safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure complete and proper check out procedures
• Clean all spills immediately and place all trash in proper receptacles
• Inform management of any complaint, comments or incident
• Ensure nightly/weekly and opening/running/closing duties are completed
• Record and report any equipment failure and/or safety hazards to management immediately
• Assists and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• High School Diploma preferred
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Valid Driver’s License
• 18+ years of age
• Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards
• Proper lifting techniques
• Guest relations
• Sanitation and safety
• Full service kitchen operations

WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions described below are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

• Work indoors and/or outdoors, exposed to hot and/or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds and smoke, the severity of which depends upon guest volume
• Fast paced, high volume, full service restaurant
• Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to walk long periods of time
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to repeat the same movements for long periods of time
• Ability to understand the speech of another person
• Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Ability to push and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

EEO Statement:

We are committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.