Batson River Brewing and Distilling is looking for a dishwasher to join the team at the Portland Maine location.
POSITION SUMMARY: Batson River stewards have three focal areas during their shift. The first is ensuring safety, cleanliness, and sanitation guidelines for all surfaces, plate ware, silverware and glassware in the kitchen. The second is ensuring all food prepared by them is done in an expeditious manner, and to the chef/sous chef’s specifications. The last focus of the Batson River dish steward/ prep cook is to maintain a clean work environment, both during their shift, and afterwards by following thorough closing procedures.
ACCOUNTABILITIES: The dish steward/ prep cook is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of food items, as well as a clean and well-kept kitchen, and most importantly, clean and sanitary practices when ware washing.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
At least 1 year of Steward experience in a hotel or restaurant preferred.
At least 1 year of experience in a food service establishment preferred
High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
ServSafe food handler certificate preferred
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:
Various cutlery, can opener, blenders, gas range, deep fryer, griddles, char-broiler, conventional oven,
choppers, meat grinder, meat slicer, convection ovens, deck ovens, range tops, broiler, steam table,
various refrigeration/freezers, toaster, scales, steam kettles, chafing dishes, hot boxes, panini press, and
wood fired oven
Dish machine, mops, brooms, buckets, cleaning supplies, calculator, scales, thermometers, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Under variable, and sometimes extreme temperature conditions
Under variable noise levels
Outdoors/Indoors
Around chemicals, fumes and or odor hazards
Around dust and or mite hazards
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Long hours sometimes required
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or
constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
In and out of refrigerators/freezers with some frequency
Working near/with hot oven
Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range
Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Oral and Written Comprehension and Expression - Must be able to convey & understand information and
ideas in English
Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying,
and solving problems as necessary
Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations
Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
Comprehend and follow recipes
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-
workers and guests
Mathematical Reasoning - Must be able to work with and understand basic arithmetic functions
DUTIES & FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL:
Ensure requested prep items for Batson River menu are prepared and ready for orders
Manage and maintain all tools & equipment, while keeping them clean & sanitized
Assume daily responsibilities according to schedule and business needs
Assist in management of inventory, taking note of items that are low in quantity
Manage and maintain dish station
Assist in prep and execution for banquets/ private events
Ensure all tasks/ projects assigned by supervisors is prepped, stored and dated accordingly.
Ensure that dish machine is working properly and is operating at proper temperature
Ensure that refrigerators, freezers, working areas and kitchen are kept clean
Ensure that equipment is functioning, sanitized and that any maintenance is reported to Kitchen
Management
Ensure strict control of waste and portion and help to control food quality and cost using standard recipe
methods, pictures and maintain low inventory (do not over prep)
Ensure compliance with all local liquor laws, and health & sanitation regulations
Ensure departmental compliance with S.O.P.s
Keep immediate supervisors fully informed of all challenges or matters requiring his/her attention
Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, and wood fired oven area, in accordance with property and state
cleanliness requirements
Wash all dishes, pots pans, glasses and cutlery according to property standards
Hand wash pots and pans as needed
Operate the dish machine in the prescribed manner
Thoroughly clean and wash all kitchen equipment, hoods, storerooms, hallways, dock, machines, floors,
and walk-ins
Empty trash and wash cans
Comply with all loss prevention guidelines
Report any faulty equipment immediately
Store clean items in designated areas
Arrange kitchen equipment including machines in designated areas after cleaning
Set up working areas as required
Set up utensils as required
Stock kitchen areas, restaurant, and service areas with designated wares, utensils, and equipment
Clean kitchen area, including: sweeping, washing & mopping
Follow direction of all kitchen leadership
Participate in all Batson River meetings as requested
Follow all food safety guidelines set forth by the State of Maine and the FDA
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Batson River standards, as required by scheduling which
will vary according to the needs of the business
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform
Comply at all times with Batson River standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient restaurant
operations.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.16 - $23.07 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Work Location: In person
