Utility / Dishwasher

Job Title: Utility

Reports to: Sous Chef / Restaurant Manager

Job Summary

Wash and clean tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Maintain all facilities of the establishment daily and as needed.

Activities and Responsibilities

- Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Vic’s River Grill: “Great food, great service, and great production by associates imbued with pride and enthusiasm.”
- Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using a dishwashers or by hand.
- Keep dishwasher clean and immediately report any functional or mechanical problems to the Kitchen Manager.
- Monitor dishwasher water temperature to ensure sanitary wash cycle.
- 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.
- Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
- Sweep or scrub floors.
- Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
- Clean food preparation and production areas as required.
- Receive and store supplies.




- Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
- Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
- Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
- Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.
- 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.
- Ensure all trash is removed from building and taken to the correct dumpster at the end of each shift.
- Any other reasonable tasks given to you by a supervisor or manager.

Supplemental Duties

- Prepare and package individual place settings.
- Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies.
- Set up banquet tables.or shellfish, or cut and bone meat prior to cooking.

Tools and Technology

- Carbonated beverage dispenser
- dishwashers
- glasswashers
- pot-washing machines
- power washers
- Drying and draining racks
- Domestic kitchen funnels
- Domestic trash compactors
- Hand trucks or accessories
- Handheld thermometer
- Lifts
- Remote reading thermometers
- Sinks
- Soap dispensing brush
- Wet mops

📌 Utility / Dishwasher (Vic)
🏢 Vic's River Grill
📍 Vic