Dishwasher

About the Role

Seeking a reliable, hardworking Dishwasher to support kitchen and dining operations at Meridians Restaurant within Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while supporting the culinary team as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize all kitchen wares, including dishes, utensils, and cookware, using dishwashing machines and three compartment sink systems.
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals.
• Maintain dish machine temperature logs.
• Drain and change machine water as needed.
• Ensure all cleaned items are properly stored and organized.
• Scrub pots and pans.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen work areas.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors (A.M. shift) or scrub and squeegee floors (P.M. shift).
• Clean back dock and delivery areas.
• Respond immediately to spills.
• Collect trash, reline garbage cans, break down boxes, and use compactors properly.
• Inspect trash to ensure kitchenware is not accidentally discarded.
• Assist with food preparation, putting away deliveries, and cleaning coolers, freezers, and storerooms.
• Report equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs to the Chef.
• Adhere to all state and local health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Dishwashing machines
• Three compartment sink systems
• Cleaning chemicals
• Compactors

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Minimum six months of related experience or willingness and aptitude to train.
• Knowledge of proper dishwashing, cleaning, and storage procedures.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Food Handler’s Card (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• CPR / AED / First Aid certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, and moving throughout the workday.
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work both indoors in climate-controlled areas and outdoors in varying weather and lighting conditions.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced kitchen environment with frequent interruptions.
• Multitasking.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, noise, temperature changes, and wet or slippery surfaces.
• Requires consistent alertness and strong attention to safety.
• Ability to remain professional and effective during high-pressure or stressful situations.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling, mental health support, financial advising, and more.
• Retirement Plan (401k): Eligibility: Contribute after 30 days; matching starts after 1 year. Employer Match: up to 4%.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid Holidays: Up to 9 paid company holidays per year, depending on schedule.
• Sick Leave: Allotment: 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual of 80 hours.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, physical, drug test, and work authorization verification.