Dishwasher

About Thrive Restaurant Group and Carlos O'Kelly's

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-operated company with over five decades of experience, dedicated to positively impacting its employees and the communities it serves. Carlos O'Kelly's, founded in 1981, is celebrated for its authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch, including oven-baked items, legendary margaritas, house-made chips, and famous queso and salsa. The company culture centers on "Pouring out Generosity" and sharing a spirit of celebration around the table.

Role Overview: General Utility Dishwasher

As a vital member of the kitchen team, your primary responsibility is ensuring that all kitchen workspaces, equipment, dishes, and utensils are clean, sanitary, and well-organized. You will also assist with food preparation tasks and receive cross-training across various kitchen roles.

Primary Duties

• Scrape and pre-rinse food residue from dirty dishes and load them into the dishwashing machine (approximately 50% of duties).
• Hand-wash pots, pans, and trays as needed (around 15%).
• Perform assigned food prep tasks (about 10%).
• Dispose of trash and garbage by transporting it to the dumpster area (10%).
• Clean tables, walls, refrigeration units, cooking equipment, and floors within work areas (5%).
• Maintain cleanliness of garbage cans and trash receptacles (5%).
• Set up, maintain, and break down the dishwashing machine (5%).

Qualifications and Expectations

• A willingness to care for others, develop professionally, and learn.
• Maintain a positive and proactive attitude.
• Capable of transporting cases weighing up to 50 pounds multiple times daily (up to 20 times).
• Ability to store items on both high and low shelves, including plates, utensils, pans, and cases.
• Work primarily indoors (90%) with occasional outdoor duties (10%).
• Adapt to working in hot and humid settings frequently.
• Readiness to act promptly and effectively in emergencies to protect oneself and others.

Physical Requirements

This role involves regular movement throughout the restaurant and interaction with guests. You must be able to handle and move items weighing up to five pounds regularly and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Frequent bending and stooping are essential, along with sufficient vision to ensure cleanliness standards and operate touchscreens. Reasonable accommodations can be provided for disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Thrive Restaurant Group is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.