Dishwasher
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Played an integral role in providing support to a kitchen staff of 10, assumed a variety of assigned duties and responsibilities, sanitized and maintained food preparation and storage area before and after shifts, inspected kitchen counters, cabinets, and appliances, and provided daily reports to shift managers.

• Washed and cleaned a variety of dishware, including plates, pots, glasses, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
• Cleaned and set up the washing, cooking, and preparing stations, ensuring they were organized according to the restaurant's guidelines and standards.
• Ensured all dishware, utensils, and cooking equipment were washed, sanitized, and put back in proper storage areas upon closing.
• Bagged and moved kitchen trash to dumpster and recycling areas, washed trash containers, and replaced bags.
• Performed a variety of other duties and assumed other responsibilities as assigned by the kitchen management staff.

Demonstrated exceptional customer service and kitchen support for an upscale restaurant, high-traffic restaurant with a kitchen staff of 20+ employees. Improved cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing processes and procedures, resulting in increased hourly food orders and table deliveries.

• Washed crockery and kitchenware, including a variety of plates, bowls, silverware, pots, pans, and glasses by hand and utilizing commercial dishwashers and dish driers.
• Inspected and tested sanitizing equipment for proper temperature and chemical levels before washing dishware.
• Cleaned various work areas as assigned, including food prep stations, refrigerators, cooking areas, shelves, equipment, walls and floors.
• Maintained commercial dishwashers, dish driers and other cooking appliances, consistently checking for repair needs and reporting them to the supervisor.
• Kept supervisor promptly and fully informed of any problems or situations of significance and took immediate corrective action as directed.

Maintained a clean kitchen area at a casual dining, high-traffic restaurant, cleaned and sanitized soiled dishes, kept areas organized and free of clutter, and assisted with food preparation as requested. Organized food and equipment storage areas and helped arrange deliveries.

• Washed kitchenware per established procedures, assisted the kitchen staff set-up the food station, and prepared ingredients.
• Cleaned and sanitized indoor and outdoor dining areas, bathrooms, and storage rooms to ensure a pleasant and safe environment for customers and colleagues.
• Sanitized and restocked cook, line, and server areas with appropriate kitchenware and cooking equipment.
• Inspected facilities and equipment and reported all problems and issues to the crew manager or immediate supervisor.
• Assisted with daily deliveries by checking packages, arranging boxes in the storage room, and stocked items in their appropriate stations.