Dishwasher

Named one of Travel + Leisure’s “Best Date Spots in America”, Castaway has curated a whole new dining experience where everyone, including our employees, feels like a star. Our seasonally-inspired menu features interesting cuts of meats from top-notch butchers, a raw bar, vegetable-centric sides, and build-it-yourself charcuterie boards. Castaway has received various notable accolades, including being named one of the top “Most Romantic Restaurants in LA” by Thrillist, LA Weekly, Gayot, Yelp, Open Table and NBC.

Our mission at Castaway is to always innovate and consistently deliver a 5 star experience for our teams, guests, and community. SRC prides itself on growth from within, collaboration, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment. We look forward to adding our next valued team member 

• Operating and maintaining dishwashing equipment: This involves loading and unloading dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment into the dishwasher and ensuring that the machine is operating properly. Dishwashers must also be able to troubleshoot and fix any issues that may arise with the machine.
• Sorting and organizing dishes: Dishwashers must be able to sort dishes and utensils into appropriate categories to ensure that they are cleaned properly. This may involve sorting by size, shape, or material, and also involves ensuring that dishes are properly loaded into the machine to maximize efficiency.
• Cleaning and sanitizing dishes: Dishwashers are responsible for ensuring that all dishes and utensils are cleaned and sanitized to the highest standards. This involves using detergents and sanitizers, as well as hot water and high-pressure sprayers, to remove any food particles and kill any bacteria.
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace: Dishwashers are responsible for keeping the kitchen area clean and organized. This may involve sweeping, mopping, and wiping down counters and equipment, as well as ensuring that all dishes are put away in their proper place.
• Assisting kitchen staff as needed: Dishwashers may be called upon to assist with various tasks in the kitchen, such as food prep or plating dishes, during busy times.
• Adhering to health and safety regulations: Dishwashers must adhere to health and safety regulations at all times, including wearing appropriate protective gear such as gloves and aprons, and ensuring that all dishes are properly cleaned and sanitized to prevent the spread of disease.

Pay: $18 / hour

This is a physically demanding role that requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates for the dishwasher position at Castaway  will be reliable, hardworking, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting, moving and carrying of plate ware, cleaning equipment, garbage etc. weighing up to 50 pounds in the back-of-house
• Regular and prolonged standing and walking to wash dishes, move garbage, etc.
• Occasional ascending/descending stairs across the restaurant to deliver food, pick up dirty dishware, etc.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Frequent use of hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms
• Constant bending, stooping and turning to place dishes in machine, etc.
• Constant exposure to hot and damp temperature fluctuations

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We recognize that people are our finest asset.  It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check. 

Qualifications

Skills Preferred

• Multitasking - Intermediate
• Communication Skills - Intermediate
• Dishwashing - Some Knowledge

Behaviors Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Education Preferred

• High School or better.

Experience Preferred

• 1 year: Dishwashing or similar role