Dishwasher

Your Job

Are you considering work as a Dishwasher? Well, if you're looking for way to learn the food service business from the ground floor and work your way up then a dishwashing job might be right for you!

Your Day

A job as a dishwasher may require the following:

• Washing dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans using a dishwasher or by hand.
• Maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in a clean and orderly condition.
• Placing clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Sorting and removing trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Sweeping or scrubbing floors.
• Stocking supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, kitchens, or storage areas.
• Cleaning garbage cans with water or steam.
• Cleaning food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
• Loading or unloading trucks delivering or picking up food or supplies.
• Moving equipment, supplies, or food to required locations.

In addition to a good sense of balance, depth perception and eye-hand coordination, an ideal dishwasher will have the ability to:

• Stand continually
• Communicate and work effectively with co-workers - speak and understand English.
• Make repetitive motions
• Make independent decisions
• Use two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Keep one hand and arm steady in one position while moving your other hand and arm.
• Coordinate two or more limbs (arms or legs) while sitting or standing, not while the whole body is in motion.

Your Gain

What you may gain while on the job:

• Learning opportunity - get a behind-the-scenes look at the food service or restaurant business.
• Communication skills - Provide information to supervisors, co-workers by phone, written form, or in person.
• Building Relationships -Provide service to others and working with co-workers in a non-competitive environment.
• Independence - Work independently and make your own decisions to meet your responsibilities.
• Staying active - This job will keep you actively moving throughout the day.

Your Experience
Less than 1 Year