Collect soiled dishes from dining areas and transport them to the kitchen
• Ensure that soiled dishes are stacked properly so that they can be picked easily for washing purposes
• Mix liquid soap and ensure that sponges are properly immersed in the liquid
• Clean dishes and flatware with water in order to clear them of dirt
• Soap down dishes and ensure that they are rinsed properly
• Place washed dishware and flatware on drying racks
• Use drying cloth to dry dishes and flatware completely
• Load soap and water into dishwashers
• Place dishes appropriately in the dishwasher
• Switch dishwasher on for the right amount of time and keep a watch on the timer
• Remove washed dishes from the dishwasher and make arrangements to dry them if needed
• Stack dishes properly in cupboards
• Maintain kitchen work areas and receive and store kitchen supplies
• Sweep kitchen floor and take trash out
• Ensure that the kitchen floor is properly sanitized
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance on dishwashers and ovens
• Mop stockrooms and report any hazardous situations to the kitchen or maintenance manager
• Ensure that all dish cleaning equipment and supplies are stocked properly
• Assist kitchen staff with food preparation duties when needed
• Double as waiter or sous chef during busy hours