Magnolia Table - Dishwasher

DISHWASHER I JOB DESCRIPTION 

SUMMARY 

At Magnolia, the Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for dishes, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc. using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe, and sanitary environment. This position works from Magnolia Table in Waco, Texas. It reports to the Assistant Kitchen Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Uphold Magnolia’s manifesto and values 
• Wash, rinse, sanitize, and dry dishes 
• Operate equipment safely and in line with best use practices for each piece of equipment, including the industrial dishwasher 
• Work as a team player and provide assistance to other kitchen staff as needed, especially during peak hours 
• Carry out instructions of kitchen management 
• Help to maintain organization and cleanliness  
• Adhere to standards of grooming, cleanliness, and sanitation  
• Contribute to a high-energy, fast-paced environment 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Soft skills: Detail-oriented, ability to multitask and prioritize 
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred/required
• Experience: 1+years of related work experience preferred
• Special training or licenses/certifications: Food Handler's license required upon hire
• General availability: Must be available to work flexible hours as assigned, including weekends, special events, and holidays as business needs require 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee operates in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role routinely uses sinks, dishwashers, and tools to clean kitchen appliances. The employee is frequently exposed to hot water, potentially slippery floors, garbage disposals, and cleaning chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is intermittent sounds at a level sufficient to cause hearing loss or fatigue. The employee is subject to high temperatures and low temperatures. The employee is exposed to workplace hazards. 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  

Magnolia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. 

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description at any time.