Dishwasher (FSW)

Full Job Description

The Dishwasher position is located in the U. S.

Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Retail Dining and Hospitality group within the Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD), Annapolis, Maryland.

The Dishwasher provides both the flexibility and the knowledge to multitask in a restaurant and/or catering BOH atmosphere.

This position may be located at any of the NABSD Retail Dining & Hospitality locations as needed. 1. Incumbent must have 3 months experience working in a restaurant in Back of the House.

Dishwashing experience and/or cold food prep skills preferred. 2.

Experience in operating, breaking down, and cleaning electrical equipment in a restaurant environment, such as, grills, fryers, ovens, and dish-washing machines. 3.

Experience using a 3-compartment sink and dish machine. 4. Janitorial experience with floors and work station surfaces. 5. Ability to follow instructions and labels for the use of cleaning chemicals.

Major Duties:

Maintains water and detergent levels in dishwasher; removes strainer pans, inspection doors, etc., for proper cleaning ofdishwasher, inside and out; removes calcium deposits as required; and restores room to orderliness.

May unload food from delivery trucks and place in correct location. May move heavy garbage cans and place trash in proper receptacles.

Ability to clean any equipment or facility located in the food service area and dining room. Ability to fill out proper paperwork needed for cash register and accountability.

Position involves prolonged standing, walking, reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling, and bending. Frequent light to moderate lifting of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Uses assistance from other workers for moving objects weighing more than 20 pounds.

Work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking equipment often cause uncomfortable high temperatures and humidity. The work area is well lighted.

It is usually noisy from food service activities. The employee is regularly exposed to hot liquids, hot working surfaces, sharp cutting blades.

There is the danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been dropped.

Additional duties may include: Prepares a variety of food items in accordance to the current menu, stocks retail areas with food service items, and maintains inventory of stock.

Ensures food service area is in a presentable and sanitary condition.

Performs tasks with several steps such as: Sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food, including meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, bread, butter, and beverages.

Makes a variety of fruit and vegetable salads such as: fresh fruit, tossed green, tomato lettuce, and lettuce wedges.

Serves food in standard portions by placing uniform amounts in containers or glasses in prescribed quantities. Packs box lunches and assists with preparation and execution of catering events.

Responsible for complying with standard methods and procedures such as conduct, etiquette, dress code, serving techniques and complete familiarity with the beverages and food served.