Dishwasher

$39,520 - $41,600/Yr

Benihana - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Cupertino, CA

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Dishwasher position at Benihana in Cupertino involves maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and dining areas by washing and cleaning tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment. The role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of the restaurant by supporting food preparation and maintaining sanitary conditions.

Responsibilities

• Loads, runs, and unloads the dish machine.
• Keeps the dish machine clean and reports any functional or mechanical problems immediately.
• Monitors dish machine water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle.
• Washes and stores all tableware and kitchenware.
• Keeps dish room clean and organized.
• Maintains adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen.
• Bags and hauls dish room trash to dumpster at designated times.
• Handles tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Maintains adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies in accordance with SDS.
• Cleans food preparation and production areas as required.
• Fills in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the restaurant manager or kitchen chef.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Requirements

• Basic food preparation knowledge preferred.
• Previous experience in food preparation preferred but not required.
• Previous experience working in a restaurant, catering business or hotel kitchen highly desirable.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.