Detail-oriented dishwasher skilled in maintaining high hygiene standards and managing kitchen cleanliness. Demonstrated ability to support kitchen operations through efficient task management and team collaboration.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher
Slim Chickens
Glendale, AZ
07.2024 - 07.2025
Maintained cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
Operated dishwashing machine to ensure efficient washing cycles.
Sorted and organized clean dishes for easy access by kitchen staff.
Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
Managed waste disposal to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
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.
Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
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.
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.
Ensured timely availability of clean dishes for various meal services.
Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
Filled out daily logs regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
Hand-washed items unsuitable for machine washing.
Managed dish area organization and cleanliness.
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.
Assisted chef with food measurements, preparation and storage when necessary.
Washed and sanitized sinks, trashcans and surfaces to remove excess food waste.
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.
Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
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.
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 work areas to support a tidy kitchen environment.
Communicated with team members to coordinate dishwashing tasks effectively.
Assisted kitchen team by providing clean supplies during peak hours.
Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to uphold workplace hygiene standards.