• PURPOSE OF POSITION

To perform the daily operation of the dish pit and other assigned tasks. Ensures thorough cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, while executing duties in a timely and organized manner, and following established policies and procedures.

• REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports Directly to: Sous Chef
• Supervises Directly: N/A
• Other Important Contacts: General Manager, Human Resources, Tribal Gaming Agents, Casino Supervisors and Managers, and casino guests.

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Washes dishes, pots, pans, flatware, and glassware using the appropriate equipment; i.e., dishwashing machine or hand washing method.
• Maintains adequate soap, rinse and sanitizer chemical supply for the shift.
• Maintains the dish machine and dish area, in respects to cleanliness and de-liming procedures, as outlined in the dish machine manual.
• Retrieves dirty dishes from bar, buffet and employee break areas in a timely fashion. Being courteous to our guests and employees when in other areas of the casino.
• Puts away clean dishes and other items in an orderly fashion, minimizing breakage and putting them away in a safe manner.
• Takes out trash in a timely fashion to avoid overflow and replaces empty trashcans with new trashcan liners.
• Assists in training new dishwashing operator personnel.
• Whenever caught up helps out the crew with prep, cleaning, and/or other projects.
• Observes sanitation, personal hygiene and safety procedures for the shift.
• Assures entire staff observes "clean and sanitize as you go" policies.
• Works in other areas of the kitchen as required.
• Assists kitchen staff in maintaining an organized and clean department.
• Other duties as assigned and/or required.

• QUALIFICATIONS

• Required:

• Obtain and maintain a valid Non-Gaming Nooksack Tribal Gaming Agency License.
• Obtain and maintain a Washington State Food Workers Card or an Indian Health Services Food Service Training Card within 14 days of initial employment.
• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

• Preferred:

• Previous dishwashing experience.

• 
  WORKING CONDITIONS
• Works in a noisy, hot, wet, and sometimes cramped workspace.
• May work in loud, crowded, and cigarette smoke-filled casino environment.
• Works various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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  PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Stands and walks for extensive periods of time.
• Lifts and carries objects up to 50 lbs.
• May work long or irregular hours.
• Routinely makes repetitive motions.

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  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of general kitchen operation.
• Knowledge of proper rotation of foods and food safety.
• Explicit knowledge of dish machine operation.
• Basic knife skills.
• Ability to use both hands.
• Ability to manage sometimes difficult and fast paced work environment.
• Ability to make quick decisions and change plans often and at a moments notice.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in demanding situations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

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  PLEASE NOTE

The list of duties and responsibilities, requirements and licenses is not meant to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise the position description and to require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the position change.

Should an applicant or employee request special consideration for any particular reason, such as reasonable accommodation for a disability, the department Supervisor or Manager should contact the Director of Human Resources regarding the circumstances. At this time, the Supervisor or Manager should be able to describe, in detail, to the head of Human Resources, the Essential Functions of the job involved in the request.