Job Summary

Wash and clean tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Maintain chemical levels for dishwasher and sink. 

Activities & Responsibilities

Primary

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of The Surry Seafood Company: It is the mission of The Surry Seafood Company and its associates to provide absolutely the most enjoyable eating and sleeping experience possible to our patrons through outstanding service, superb product and great personalities in a unique, comfortable setting…every day…RIGHT NOW!! 
• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using a dishwasher or by hand.
• Keep dishwasher clean and immediately report any functional or mechanical problems to the Restaurant Manager.
• Monitor dishwasher water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle.
• Use test strips to ensure chemicals are correct.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware for dining room and kitchen.
• Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies.
• Remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Break down all boxes and place in dumpster.
• Sweep, map, or scrub floors.
• Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Sort and run silverware through dishwasher twice. Store silverware handle-down in silverware containers.
• Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests’ needs and support the operation of the restaurant.
• Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.

Supplemental

•  Deliver kegs of beer to bar when requested.

Tools & Technology (examples in parentheses)

• Commercial use dishwasher
• Drying and draining racks
• Hand trucks
• Remote reading thermometers
• Sinks
• Brooms, dustpans, and wet mops

Minimum Qualifications

• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Available to work shifts on nights, weekends, and holidays. 
• Able to work in a hot, wet, humid, and loud environment for long periods of time.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours)
• Able to lift, reach, bend and stoop
• Able to safely lift bags, cases and stacks weighing up to 60 pounds up to 30 times per shift.