Part Time Dishwasher

About the role

Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of People, Quality and Growth; our employees demonstrate, promote and exemplify our core values.

At C.H. Guenther and our subsidiaries we demonstrate high integrity, a commitment to excellence, and a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, lead by example, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationships.

General Summary

Responsible for all washing and storage of utensils, dishes, pots, and pans. Transports produce from walk-in refrigerated area to kitchen. Assists with salad preparation, slices meat, and performs other food preparation / cooking duties as requested. Empties trash when necessary.

Essential Job Functions

Transport produce from walk-in refrigerated areas to kitchen. Rinse dishes in the sink with a flexible spray hose, load into racks, place pots and pans on a tray, place in the dishwasher, close, start the cycle (approximately 4 minutes), remove at the end of the cycle, carry pots, pans, and dishes to clean areas and store until needed. This cycle may repeat 60-100 times per day. Know temperature awareness (cycles). Wash sink.

• Prepare salad ingredients (wash, slice, and drop into sink to rinse, store in containers, and place in refrigerator).
• Take out garbage to area behind the fence.
• When full, transport to large dumpster on street (approximately 200 yards away).
• Clean all work areas thoroughly prior to leaving each day.
• Fill in for other kitchen staff as requested, may assist with cooking, baking and/or other food preparation.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Prior dishwashing experience using automated dishwashing equipment preferred.
• Must be able to work under time constraints, quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to get along with others and have good verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to transport mixing bowl with ingredients and trash containers weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Must understand and follow all food handling, safety, hygiene, and sanitation requirements.

Working Conditions

• The kitchen is in a renovated area of a historic home and has limited space.
• Uses commercial dishwasher, slicing machine, mixer, knives, utensils, bowls, pots and pans.
• Prolonged periods of time spent working at hot and humid workstation.
• Heat may be uncomfortable.
• Required to wear uniform, hair net, protective eyewear, non-skid shoes, and protective gloves.

• May have to transport ingredients in containers or mixing vessels weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Work requires sufficient strength and endurance to meet demands for fast paced atmosphere.
• The area is noisy and requires good receptive communication skills.
• Usually scheduled for an eight or nine-hour day, but must be available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays