Dependable and hardworking employee with experience in fast-paced kitchens. Dynamic team player with strong attention to detail and good work ethic. Fast learner consistently meets deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher
Dockside Restaurant & Bar
Raleigh
01.2022 - 03.2025
Operated dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness during busy service hours.
Sorted and rinsed dishes, utensils, and glassware for efficient washing.
Maintained a clean and organized dishwashing station throughout shifts.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure clean dishes were consistently available for timely service.
Monitored water temperature and detergent levels for optimal cleaning results.
Trained new dishwashers on cleaning techniques and safety standards, enhancing overall team efficiency.
Disposed of waste materials properly to uphold hygiene standards in the kitchen.
Communicated effectively with team members to manage high-volume dishwashing demands.
Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items.
Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on a continuous basis.
Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing, and restacking items.
Inspected returned dishes for cleanliness, maintaining high sanitation standards before restocking.
Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
Studied methods of coworkers, successfully learning kitchen, and food service skills.
Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery, and cooking equipment.
Assisted in preparing salads and desserts when requested by chefs or supervisors.
Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
Organized trays with cutlery prior to serving meals to customers.
Unloaded trucks to move food and supplies from delivery vehicle to storage areas.
Filled out daily logs regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
Organized and maintained cleanliness of dish area during service.
Ensured timely availability of clean dishes for various meal services.
Hand-washed items unsuitable for machine washing.
Swept and mopped floors at end of shift to comply with sanitary regulations.
Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
Washed and sanitized sinks, trashcans and surfaces to remove excess food waste.
Assisted chef with food measurements, preparation and storage when necessary.
Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine.
Used pressurized faucet sprayer effectively to wash large quantities of dishes.
Handled glassware, crystal, and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
Re-stocked clean washcloths, paper towels, sponges and other cleaning supplies.