Newport Harbor Yacht Club

To serve our members yachting interests while delivering an exceptional experience in dining, entertaining and socializing.

Title: Dishwasher

Reports to: Sous Chef, Banquet Chef, Executive Chef

Education/Experience

High School diploma or GED.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies, and Expectations

Ensure that kitchen area is kept clean and tidy at all times to prevent any health or safety hazards.

Wash dishes, glassware, utensils, pots and pans and other small wares according equipment operating requirements and the club’s standard operating procedures.

Report all accidents, illnesses or “near-miss” incidents immediately to manager on duty or supervisor.

Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Job Tasks/Duties –

Washes all wares in dishwashing machine or by hand according to applicable food safety

and other codes and regulations.

Polishes all silverware, platters and chafing dishes.

Collects trash from kitchen areas; empties garbage cans and washes and re-lines with new bags;

breaks down boxes, crates and removes debris.

Examines garbage for misplaced silverware, dishes, glassware and other reusable items.

Washes and polishes all stainless steel in the kitchen including shelves, dish cabinets,

ice machines, coffee area, refrigerators and walk-ins.

Washes and cleans receiving, trash and other kitchen-related areas.

Sweeps and mops kitchen floors.

Stores all dishes and other wares in proper areas.

Cleans dish machine and dish area according to pre-established schedule.

Performs other tasks such as assisting in food preparation, storing foods after delivery and cleaning coolers, freezers and storerooms.

Maintains inventories of soap, chemicals and paper towels.

Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.

Handles all china and glassware carefully to minimize breakage.

Continuously inspects floors in kitchen areas to assure they remain clean, dry and clear of debris.

Assists in completing weekly kitchen cleaning and maintenance list.

Cleans and safely stores all brooms, mops and other cleaning equipment in proper places.

Uses all chemical cleaning supplies in a safe and careful manner.

Helps food servers by prioritizing the washing of specified service items.

Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.

Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Executive Chef.

Licenses and Special Requirements:

Food Safety certification.

Physical Requirements: Physical Ability: Tasks involve requirement to stand for long periods of time and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist, or reach, and that may involve pushing, pulling or lifting up to 50 pounds. It also requires continuous repetitive motions and work in hot, humid and noisy environments.