Dishwasher - 2nd Shift

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Your Opportunity

From the moment you enter our doors, we have one goal in mind - HOSPITALITY! Our staff is here to make your experience the absolute best it can be.Come relax with us and enjoy some of our many menu items including half-pound 100% Certified Angus beef burgers, signature sandwiches, fresh salads with seasonal greens from local growers, homemade soups, delicious sides and homemade desserts. You can complement your meal with a pint of one of our ten craft beers on draft from some of Virginia's best micro-brewers, a glass of wine from our meticulously chosen wine list, or one of our signature craft cocktails.

The Dishwasher is responsible for ensuring every piece of cutlery, flatware & cooking equipment is cleaned with the right amount of cleanser at the right temperature for the right length of time to maintain hygiene and prevent transmission of disease. Keeps the kitchen staff supplied with clean dishes, pots, pans, and utensils. Responsible for keeping the kitchen and guest restroom clean during shift, takes out trash, cleans floors, etc. and assists with minor food prep as needed.

This is not a general laborer position in the Plant. Position is located in Smithfield, Virginia; no relocation offered.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and operate dishwasher and triple sink to specifications to clean all chinaware, flatware, and cooking utensils.

• Scrub pots and pans.

• Perform cleaning duties including, but not limited to mopping and removing trash.

• Clean the dish pit at the end of each shift including mopping floor, and cleaning out dish machine.

• Performs other duties as assigned to include occasional minor food prep.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

• Must have a Food Handler's Card or be willing to obtain one.

• Team player, willingness to take direction, strong work ethic.

• Genuine commitment to excellence, success & great service.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics &physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Kitchen environment with warm temperatures.

• Exposure to wet surfaces.

• Fast-paced environment.

• Work in close spaces.

• Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.

• Standing for long periods of time - up to 8+ hours.

• Frequent immersion of hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.