The Role

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen area and ensuring all dishes and surrounding work area is clean and organized.

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for:

• Washing, drying and stacking dishes, silverware and glassware through the shift.
• Flushing out drain in dishwasher to prevent clogs.
• Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen drains with soap and scrubber. Adding bleach to each drain.
• De-liming drain in dishwasher to prevent buildup.
• Checking for empty boxes and containers. Stripping boxes and throwing away in designated trash area. Monitoring trash levels in kitchen garbage cans to avoid overflow. Pulling and securing the bags, as needed. Transporting and placing trash in the bins.
• Maintaining a safe working environment for employees by adhering to established company procedures and food industry regulations. Throughout the shift monitor the floors and work area around the dishwasher for spills and potential trip hazards.
• Attending meetings as scheduled; actively participate in the Companies safety and customer service initiatives. Assisting with other priorities at Catalina Island Company facilities as directed by the Executive Chef or Sous-Chef.
• Arrive to work as scheduled, in uniform and prepared to work. Clock-in and wash your hands.
• Maintain the highest standards of personal and professional conduct with managers, coworkers and customers.
• Comply with company policies and procedures at all times.
• Demonstrate a fundamental respect for our diversity, treating each other and our customers with respect.
• Demonstrate the behaviors and level of service appropriate with a fine dining restaurant.
• Ability to effectively handle customer requests and recognize when to refer a customer concern to a manager
• Demonstrate a willingness to assist other members of the team, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be very organized
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while keeping calm
• Must be self-motivated and proactive

Education and/or Experience

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
• Must have a High School/GED diploma

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the general public. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Must possess:

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use hand to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to climb or balance; stoop or kneel
• Requires visual acuity and ability to hear to clearly communicate with managers, coworkers and guest
• Ability to taste and smell
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.

Environmental Elements

• Work in both indoor and outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels.
• May work in controlled temperature conditions, cold and hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions.
• Work near moving equipment and mechanical parts.
• Exposure to chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.
• Interact with individuals in interpreting and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures.

Working Conditions

• May be assigned an irregular work schedule, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.