Job Openings Dishwasher

About the job Dishwasher

James Beard award-winning chef Paul Berglund is looking for great staff to help open his new Ada restaurant, Myrth, coming mid-June. Berglunds new restaurant will be driven and inspired by the seasons and the food grown by our West Michigan farmers. This will be a gathering place, instilled with a casual sophistication and warm Midwestern hospitality. Above all, it will be focused on the crafts of food, drink, and hospitality.

Who we are:

We are a values-driven organization that fosters growth in our staff and helps support a strong community and planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Understand and uphold Myrth's Purpose and Principles. Carry yourself in a professional and respectful manner at all times.
  • Provide all functions associated with dishwashing, including scraping and sorting dirty dishes, operating the dishwashing machine, scrubbing pots, hand-washing dishes as necessary, drying dishes, returning clean dishes to service, etc.
  • Prep and maintain clean, safe, and well-organized workstations.

  • Know, understand, and uphold the Myrths high standards and procedures for food safety and sanitation.

  • Follow Myrth procedures to properly receive, breakdown, store, and prep all food and supplies, as required.

  • Thoroughly clean workstations, work surfaces, equipment, floors, and any other items inside and outside of the restaurant, as necessary.

  • Maintain kitchen equipment as required.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong organizational skills and multitasking skills.

  • High standards for cleanliness and hygiene.

  • A positive, respectful attitude.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The restaurant environment can be loud and fast-paced, with many hazards such as equipment, machinery, sharp objects, hot surfaces, slippery floors, stairs, and ladders. Exposure to chemicals, fire, gasses, odors, and extreme temperatures is possible.

A Steward/Dishwasher is required to:

  • Walk, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods of time.

  • Use arms, hands, and fingers to grasp, lift, and control objects of varying sizes and weights.

  • Use legs, back, arms, and hands to lift and move heavy objects.

  • Use hands for repetitive motions such as chopping.

  • Visually inspect items using close and distance vision.

  • Inspect and evaluate items using taste and smell.

  • Speak clearly and understandably. Hear and understand the speech of another person.

OTHER DUTIES

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

JOB DETAILS

Reports to: Executive Chef

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time, 24-40 hours/week

Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Benefits: Shift meal, employee discounts, 2 weeks PTO for full time (35+ hours)