Seasonal Dishwasher

City Winery on the Chicago Riverwalk provides Chicagoans and visitors a way to engage with the city in a unique way. Guests have a truly special experience with locally and sustainably-made products.  City Winery brings what we do best in the West Loop to the Riverwalk. The menu features our top selling items from the West Loop location. In addition, wine is served through a unique tap system to showcase the company's commitment to sustainability.

Position Summary

Dishwashers are responsible for cleanliness, organization, and sanitization of all flatware, tableware, dishware, pots, pans, equipment, and actively performing cleaning and maintenance tasks in all areas of the building in a safe manner.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work outdoors on the beautiful Riverwalk in Chicago. This role is a full-time, SEASONAL position anticipated to end around early December.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience as a dishwasher and ability to handle high volume, fast paced work load in a restaurant environment preferred
• Working knowledge of health regulations, sanitation procedures and ability to safely work with cleaning products
• Strong work ethic, team player, and exceptional guest service skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
• Aptitude to resolve problems
• Polished presentation
• Ability to take direction from others
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitization of dishes, tableware, glassware, pots, pans, utensils and equipment through manual and machine cleaning methods, and actively participating in cleaning and maintenance in all areas of the building
• Scrape and sort dishes before loading them into a dishwashing machine for cleaning
• Monitor dish machine water temperature during sanitary wash cycle
• Unload dishwashing machines, sort, put away all items in proper storage units
• Maintain cleanliness, safety of all work areas, and operate all machinery in a safe manner
• Sweep and scrub kitchen floors to ensure a clean and tidy work area
• Remove garbage and discard in designated area/ dumpster regularly
• Maintain adequate levels of detergents and other cleaning supplies
• Stock supplies such as food items and utensils in kitchen and storage areas
• Use hand trucks to move supplies or equipment from a storage area to work area
• Maintain dishwashing machine and report any mechanical faults to management
• Stock and arrange kitchen utensils and dishes in an orderly manner
• Handle glassware and other fragile tableware to prevent breakage
• Use designated rags to polish all glass and stemware to remove streaks or spots, as requested by Management
• Attend staff meetings as needed
• Exhibit hospitality and provide positive guest experience when involved in guest-facing interactions
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance.
• Perform all other reasonably assigned duties.

City Winery on the Chicago Riverwalk provides Chicagoans and visitors a way to engage with the city in a unique way. Guests have a truly special experience with locally and sustainably-made products.  City Winery brings what we do best in the West Loop to the Riverwalk. The menu features our top selling items from the West Loop location. In addition, wine is served through a unique tap system to showcase the company's commitment to sustainability.

Position Summary

Dishwashers are responsible for cleanliness, organization, and sanitization of all flatware, tableware, dishware, pots, pans, equipment, and actively performing cleaning and maintenance tasks in all areas of the building in a safe manner.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work outdoors on the beautiful Riverwalk in Chicago. This role is a full-time, SEASONAL position anticipated to end around early December.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience as a dishwasher and ability to handle high volume, fast paced work load in a restaurant environment preferred
• Working knowledge of health regulations, sanitation procedures and ability to safely work with cleaning products
• Strong work ethic, team player, and exceptional guest service skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with people in the scope of employment
• Aptitude to resolve problems
• Polished presentation
• Ability to take direction from others
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitization of dishes, tableware, glassware, pots, pans, utensils and equipment through manual and machine cleaning methods, and actively participating in cleaning and maintenance in all areas of the building
• Scrape and sort dishes before loading them into a dishwashing machine for cleaning
• Monitor dish machine water temperature during sanitary wash cycle
• Unload dishwashing machines, sort, put away all items in proper storage units
• Maintain cleanliness, safety of all work areas, and operate all machinery in a safe manner
• Sweep and scrub kitchen floors to ensure a clean and tidy work area
• Remove garbage and discard in designated area/ dumpster regularly
• Maintain adequate levels of detergents and other cleaning supplies
• Stock supplies such as food items and utensils in kitchen and storage areas
• Use hand trucks to move supplies or equipment from a storage area to work area
• Maintain dishwashing machine and report any mechanical faults to management
• Stock and arrange kitchen utensils and dishes in an orderly manner
• Handle glassware and other fragile tableware to prevent breakage
• Use designated rags to polish all glass and stemware to remove streaks or spots, as requested by Management
• Attend staff meetings as needed
• Exhibit hospitality and provide positive guest experience when involved in guest-facing interactions
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines including being ready to work at scheduled shift time, in uniform, with neat and presentable appearance.
• Perform all other reasonably assigned duties.