On-Call Dishwasher

The Hospitality and Private Events department of the Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Dishwasher. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning a wide variety of food preparation and service items in accordance with Health Department sanitation and safety standards. The Dishwasher will also help with routine food preparation.

Starting salary: $19 per hour

Responsibilities

Washes and dries dishes, glasses, utensils, pots and pans, and related food preparation/serving items and equipment

Loads and operates the dishwasher per approved guidelines

Maintains all cleaning/washing equipment at proper temperature and in proper operating order; loads equipment correctly; checks temperature per approved schedule and adjusts as needed; disassembles, inspects, cleans, performs maintenance on, and reassembles equipment properly

Checks all items for cleanliness and stores clean, dry items and equipment in proper places

Cleans floor area of any water spillage, detergent, and/or foodstuffs per safety and sanitation guidelines

Disposes of garbage in proper waste/refuse containers

Assists with some food preparation, as needed

Sweeps/mops the kitchen floor; wipes down surfaces to ensure high standards of cleanliness

Responds to requests for service from other team members in a friendly, responsive manner

Qualifications

• Physical ability to stand/walk most of the working day, perform physical labor, and lift and carry heavy pots, trays, and other items
• Ability to read, comprehend, and accurately follow usage instructions for cleaning products and equipment
• Excellent hand-eye coordination to operate equipment
• Routine housekeeping/cleaning skills
• Ability to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members