Dish Washer
Paradise Island Jamaican Restaurant
05.2009 - 07.2016
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or [Type] items used often by kitchen staff.
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Monitored dishwashing machines for proper functioning.
- Increased machine efficiency by scraping and pre-washing dishes.
- Gently moved glassware, crystal, and other delicate items to prevent breakage.
- Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors, and controls to meet or exceed health department standards.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Delivered washed dishes to various stations throughout restaurant to help team stay productive and focused on customer needs.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions and completed minor repairs to keep equipment functioning.