The dishwashers wash the work area, wash the dishes and execute various tasks to assist the other employees responsible for serving and preparing food and beverages.
Main functions
- Applies the health regulations as to cleanliness;
- Applies the safety regulations;
- Applies the WHMIS;
- Complies with the guidelines related to the proper usage of equipment;
- Complies with the schedule of maintenance tasks for the restaurant and its equipment;
- Ensures the constant cleanliness of his or her work area;
- Organizes efficiently his or her work area and his or her work;
- Washes the dishes, the glasses, the utensils and the pots and pans;
- Stores the dishes;
- Scrubs the pots and the pans;
- Transports the clean dishes, utensils and other objects to work surfaces;
- Executes all other tasks as requested by the supervisor.
Requirements
This type of employment requires little experience. A certain manual dexterity and stamina may be required. The ability to work as part of a team as to follow the pace of production may be required.
Working conditions
Work hours are generally pre-scheduled. The schedule varies according to the position, daytime, the night time or the weekend. It is frequently required to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. There is a possibility of part-time work. The schedule may contain split shifts. Work is rather intense at mealtimes. The work workplace is noisy and there can be pressure to maintain the work pace.