No. 10 Eatery at WillowsAwake Winery

10 Leeds Junction Rd.

Leeds, ME 04263

A Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning dishes in a food service environment to ensure that the kitchen has a steady supply of clean plates, bowls, silverware, pots, pans and glasses. Their duties include prioritizing loads of different types of crockery and kitchenware, hand-washing dishes, loading the dishwasher and placing dishes to dry.

Dishwashers unload the cutlery and dishes brought to the kitchen by Servers while loading and organizing them into trays for the washer. Commercial dishwashers are not always able to accommodate larger pans and pots so they may occasionally need to be washed by hand. Organization of restaurant and event equipment is required.

In addition, they may be asked to assist with:

• Prep work

• Taking garbage and trash to dumpster area

• Washing work areas, refrigerators, cooking equipment, walls and floors

• Assembling, maintaining and breaking down the dish machine

Dishwasher Skills and Qualifications

Skills and qualifications associated with the role of a Dishwasher include:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times a day

• Ability to place cases, pans, utensils and plates on both low and high shelves

• Ability to work in hot and damp environments

• Ability to respond to emergency situations to avoid endangering themselves or others

Dishwasher Education and Training Requirements

A Dishwasher position is often the first job for high school students, especially those looking to get into the restaurant industry. While a GED or a high school diploma isn’t required, they are often preferred.

Good Dishwashers are hardworking and can communicate easily with others. They are agile and flexible, able to respond to different priorities and quickly rearrange their workflow to immediately get kitchen staff and Servers the right type of dishes they need. Successful Dishwashers have good stamina that allows them to perform repetitive tasks and stand on their feet all day without getting too tired.

Growth opportunities & raises available to the right candidate.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Physical setting:

• Bar
• Casual dining restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leeds, ME 04263: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person