Kitchen Worker

Responsible for washing dishes, cutlery, pots and other cooking utensils. Ensures that dishes, silver, glassware and other utensils and accessories are delivered to the appropriate area.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent.

Licenses

Health Card

Other

Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.

Professional personal appearance.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to meet company's production and quality standards.

Must be able to withstand frequent changes in temperature environment and be able to stand on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to maneuver inside kitchen area, sometimes in heat of 130 degrees. Must be able to remain calm in stressful situations. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds. Must be able to push carts weighing up to 200 pounds. Work requires the ability to work in any assigned kitchen or station.

Physical Requirements

Specialized Work Experience

• Loads/unloads and operates dishwashing and silver burnishing equipment.
• Washes pots, pans and other utensils.
• Carefully handles and loads china and glassware according to correct procedures to minimize breakage.
• Transports dishes, silver, glassware and other utensils and accessories.
• Keeps immediate work area clean and sanitized.
• Cleans floors, walls, ceilings and equipment in all food preparation areas as assigned.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to follow all health code regulations pertaining to job duties.

Surroundings

• Move throughout the company facility for most of the shift.

Sitting

• Infrequently

Standing

• On a regular basis for prolonged periods

Walking

• On a regular basis

Bending, twisting and/or stooping

• On a regular basis

Kneeling and/or Squatting

• On a regular basis

Lifting

• 25 lbs to 50 lbs infrequently

Reaching and/or lifting overhead

• Infrequently

Repetitive hand/finger movement

• On a regular basis

Grasping/grabbing with hands

• On a regular basis

Pushing and Pulling

• Infrequently

General Expectations

• Devote himself/herself to ensuring satisfaction to customers.
• Determine management, production and quality requirements by asking questions and listening.
• Attend company meetings as required.
• Maintain a follow-up system that encourages follow through with assigned projects.
• Establish personal performance goals that are consistent with company standards of productivity and devise a strategy to meet those goals.
• Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.
• Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in products and services.
• Know and understand the federal, state and local requirements which govern the company’s business.
• Follow lawful directions from supervisors.
• Understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Participate in performance management.
• Interact well with others and be a positive influence on employee morale.
• Uphold the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements.
• Work evening, weekend and holiday work hours as required.

Job-Specific Expectations

• Prepare, wash, peel, and/or cut various food to be cooked or served.
• Ensure that guests' orders are properly portioned and wrapped and ready to be served.
• If supplies are getting low or equipment is not working properly, ensure that supervisors have been informed.
• Carry equipment, food supplies, and utensils to and from work and storage areas.
• Ensure that all equipment, utensils, work areas, dishes, and silverware are clean.
• Ensure that foods are properly stored in containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.