Dishwasher
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
Hampton, VA
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- 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 as needed.
- Cleaned food preparation areas such as countertops, cupboards, appliances exteriors, walls floors and sinks.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained adequate levels of cleaning supplies for washing dishes.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Assisted in preparing salads and desserts when requested by chefs or supervisors.
- Filled out daily logs regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Organized trays with cutlery prior to serving meals to customers.
- Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters in the dishwashing machine.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
- Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory used during shifts.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
- Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery and cooking equipment.
- Repaired and maintained dishwashing machine to keep dishes clean and kitchen running smoothly.