Dishwasher

The Dishwasher keeps TASTE 222's kitchen supplied with clean, sanitized dishware, glassware and cookware so cooks and servers can run breakfast, lunch, dinner and private events without delays. TASTE 222 is an intimate restaurant and event space at 222 N Canal St in Chicago's West Loop. The role reports to the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.

Key responsibilities

• Wash, rinse and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans by machine and by hand
• Load and unload the dish machine; check water temperature and sanitizer levels and log them
• Return clean items to the correct stations so service never runs short
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors; empty trash and recycling
• Clean the dish area, prep surfaces, equipment and storage areas as assigned
• Help receive deliveries and store supplies in the right place
• Follow Chicago Department of Public Health and company food safety standards
• Report equipment problems or low chemical supplies to a manager right away
• Handle dish and glassware volume for private events, including setup and breakdown
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned

Requirements

• Reliable, punctual and able to work fast in a busy kitchen
• Able to stand for entire shifts and lift 40–50 lbs repeatedly
• Comfortable with heat, wet floors and cleaning chemicals, using proper safety practices
• Available evenings, weekends and holidays, including event days
• Food Handler certification, or willingness to complete it within 30 days of hire
• Team player who follows instructions and communicates clearly with cooks and servers
• Prior dishwashing or kitchen experience preferred but not required
• Must be 18 or older and eligible to work in the U.S.