Food and Beverage — Heart Of The House

HOH Utility - Mountaineer (Bluffs)

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Job Title: Dish Machine Operator/Kitchen Helper 
Reports To: Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine 
Department: F&B, Kitchen 
FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt 
Supervises: None 
Overview:  This is a blended role which includes to provide clean and sanitized plate ware, cookware, and utensils to the restaurant and kitchen operations and is responsible for the preparation of ingredients and stations used in the cooking process, as well as maintaining the kitchen and ensuring it is clean and sanitized.  

Responsibilities 

  • All associates must provide excellent customer service to our guests 

  • Associates must treat each other with courtesy and respect 

  • While working associates must follow all company policies and procedures 

  • Associates must obey all state and federal laws 

  • Behavior while on the job must be in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct for all associates 

  • It is imperative to be on time and ready for work at the start of the assigned shift 

Duties 

  • Set up and maintain dish machine and dishwashing stations 

  • Clean, sanitize, wipe down and dry all surface areas in the dish room 

  • Wash all plate ware, glassware, cookware, and utensils 

  • Spot check all wares from dish machine for cleanliness 

  • Keep floors and equipment clean and free of debris 

  • Leave station clean and ready for the next shift 

  • Drain and de-lime machine and refill for next shift 

  • Leave dish area empty of dirty dishes and small wares 

  • Turn off dish machine, hot water heater and thoroughly clean inside of dish machine including screens and sprayers 

  • Log dish machine temperatures daily 

  • Assist with receiving deliveries 

  • Keep loading dock area free of boxes and bags 

  • Remove garbage from kitchen when necessary 

  • Pull floor mats and sweep floors 

  • Following the prep list created by chefs to plan duties 

  • Assist the head chef by chopping vegetables and washing food items 

  • Ensure kitchen equipment and appliances are ready for use 

  • Labeling and stocking all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible 

Requirements 

  • Knowledge of proper and up to date food handling and health standards (Alaska Food Worker Card) 

  • Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment 

  • Ability to safely lift and maneuver 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation 

  • Ability to work as a team member 

  • Self-motivated 

Uniform 

  • Shirt, pants, apron, and hat provided 

  • Associate needs to provide comfortable black non-skid closed toe black shoes, black socks, and white undershirts 

  • Associate is responsible to wash and iron the uniform 

  • Associate must look sharp and be clean upon arrival to shift