Utility/Dishwasher - ZOIE'S

Reports To

Kitchen Manager/Executive Chef

Job Summary

Wash and clean tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment. Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Activities and Responsibilities

Primary

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Zoie’s: Providing a vibrant, eclectic, and inclusive environment that embraces and celebrates the uniqueness in oneself through the creation of a place to meet, eat and make memories that will last a lifetime by delivering a one-of-a-kind immersive style restaurant experience that will be different every single time our guests walk through OUR doors. Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using a dishwasher or by hand.
• Keep dishwasher clean and immediately report any functional or mechanical problems to the Kitchen Manager.
• Monitor dishwasher water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen.
• Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies.
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Sweep or scrub floors.
• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as required.
• Receive and store supplies.
• Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
• Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
• Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Supplemental

• Prepare and package individual place settings.
• Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies. 
• Set up banquet tables.