Food Service Worker: Dishwasher #25 - 045

Food Service Worker: Dishwasher

Seeking candidates with Back of the House (BOH) experience to join an exciting team in a brand-new culinary concept as we grow our Retail Dining departments. Morning and Evening shifts available; weekdays, weekends, and holidays; in support a 7 day a week operation and events schedule.

** This position requires evening and weekend availability, 7–8-hour shifts. **

The purpose of this position is to provide both the flexibility and the knowledge to multitask in a restaurant and/or catering atmosphere as a Food Service Worker. This position is located at the United States Naval Academy Steerage, and also at satellite locations as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintains water and detergent levels in dishwasher; removes strainer pans, inspection doors, etc., for proper cleaning of dishwasher, inside and out; removes calcium deposits as required; and restores room to orderliness. May unload food from delivery trucks and place in correct location. May move heavy garbage cans and place trash in proper receptacles. Ability to clean any equipment or facility located in the food service area and dining room. Ability to fill out proper paperwork needed for cash register and accountability. Follows company policy for cash handling to ensure proper accountability. Performs other related duties as required.

Position involves prolonged standing, walking, reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling, and bending. Frequent light to moderate lifting of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Uses assistance from other workers for moving objects weighing more than 20 pounds.

Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking equipment often cause uncomfortable high temperatures and humidity. The work area is well lighted. It is usually noisy from food service activities. The employee is regularly exposed to hot liquids, hot working surfaces, sharp cutting blades. There is the danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been dropped.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

1. Incumbent must have 3 months experience working in a restaurant in Back of the House. Dishwashing experience and/or cold food prep skills preferred.

2. Experience in operating, breaking down, and cleaning electrical equipment in a restaurant environment, such as, grills, fryers, ovens, and dish-washing machines.

3. Experience using a 3-compartment sink and dish machine.

4. Janitorial experience with floors and work station surfaces.

5. Ability to follow instructions and labels for the use of cleaning chemicals.

About Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC):

AAWDC is a nonprofit corporation that provides innovative, high-quality workforce development services to Anne Arundel County businesses and residents. We are the bridge between understanding the workforce and talent development needs of local and regional businesses and preparing individuals to meet their full career potential. Our Business & Industry Solutions team provides various services to the local business community, and one of them is recruitment assistance. Therefore, the job postings in this section are not directly associated with our organization; instead, they are featured here as a service for one of our business partners.

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