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Example dishwasher/waitress requirements on a job description

Dishwasher/waitress requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in dishwasher/waitress job postings.
Sample dishwasher/waitress requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Food-handling certification
  • Basic understanding of safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to lift and carry heavy items
  • Familiarity with commercial dishwashing equipment
Sample required dishwasher/waitress soft skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexibility to work in various shifts
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask

Dishwasher/waitress job description example 1

Middlebury College dishwasher/waitress job description

Middlebury College is searching for staff who are needed to perform a variety of functions in the dish room at The Tavern on the Tee at The College Golf Course.

The position maintains a clean and sanitary stock of dishes and utensils, washes and sanitizes all pots and utensils as necessary and stores items in appropriate areas. Assists with the overall cleanliness of the kitchen throughout the day.

This is considered a part time non benefits eligible non-exempt position. The minimum salary for this position is $15.00 per hour.
Responsibilities include:
Cleans serving area after each meal and restocks dispensers and other supplies.
Busses and wipes tables.
May assist with simple food preparation. For example: peeling and cutting vegetables or assisting in making sandwiches.
Loads soiled dishes, glassware and silverware into dish machine and unload them when they have finished the wash cycle.
Reload chemicals as needed.
Must follow sanitation guidelines.
Unloads and stacks dishes and glassware in appropriate storage areas.
Sorts silverware and utensils and places them in proper storage areas.
Maintains dish room equipment and reports malfunctions to Manager.
Washes all pots, pans and kitchen utensils and sanitizes all pots and utensils. Stores in appropriate areas.
Sweeps and mops kitchen and dish room area.
Rinses all trash cans and compost containers and ensures they are properly and safely stored.
Requirements
Qualifications:
No previous experience is required.
Requires practice of proper health sanitation and good math skills, i.e. ability to make change.
Must physically be able to lift 10-20 lbs. numerous times each day.

Must be able to lift full glass racks and coffee racks above waist level.
Requires frequent and repetitive bending, reaching, twisting and overhead reaching.
Requires frequent walking and long periods of time standing.
Must be able to work in a hot and humid environment.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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