Dish Machine Operator (DMO)

Summary/Objective

As a representative for our company, you will be responsible for ensuring that dishes and cooking equipment are washed, rinsed, sanitized, and put away properly in our kitchen and café.

Essential Functions (subject to change with proper notice)

• Sets up and maintains dish machine and all necessary equipment
• Sets up and maintains three-compartment sink in the dish room
• Washes, rinse and sanitizes all dishes, food cooking equipment and supplies by using the dish machine or three-compartment sink
• Responsible for keeping dishes and equipment separated by department
• Properly dries dishes on drying rack before putting them away
• Responsible for removing and disposing of garbage, recycle and compost from the dish room
• Polishes Silverware, bowls, plates, cups, mugs, etc.
• Gathers bus tubs with dirty dishes from the café area and washes all items
• Assists with prep projects as assigned or instructed
• Assist with all cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing any items per instruction from Lead Cook, Prep Lead, Jr. Sous, or Sous Chef
• Removes all mats from all preparation and service areas
• To project a positive and motivated attitude amongst all Team Members

*NOTE: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks which are illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed or assigned by this position.

Knowledge and Skills

• This is an entry-level position, however, experience in a high-volume kitchen is a plus
• Sense of urgency and ability to work with a team in a safe manner

Education and Work Experience

• Experience in full service, moderate to high volume Restaurant, Club or Catering establishment preferred but not required

Work Environment

• Fast paced kitchen
• High sense of urgency
• Moderate to high noise level
• Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions
• Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered
• Frequently moving from walk-in cooler/freezer to normal kitchen environment
• Occasional smoke, steam, and heat in a confined space

Requirements

• Valid King County Food Handler Permit
• Completes Learn, Legal, and Privacy courses required by Meta

*NOTE: Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

Physical Demands

• Some heavy lifting (may lift 10-40 lbs.) and possible moving of equipment required
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision for safe navigation of work area and use of equipment
• Heavy and repetitive hand and arm motion involved in production and clean up
• Standing, walking, bending, twisting, and balance are all required to perform job task
• Reaching across surfaces while moving containers, reaching above shoulders for containers for removal and storage
• Standing a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Carrying containers of different sizes and different types of product of all shapes and sizes
• Able to work 10 hours or more shift plus ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
• Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also distinguish product, taste, texture, and temperature

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Lavish Roots INC is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.