The Utility/ Dishwasher Associate is responsible for restocking retail and kiosks locations, transporting product from shared kitchens to restaurants, as well as providing timely, accurate, and friendly support to other team members. They are an essential member of the team responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences by ensuring that all equipment used to prepare meals and serve guests is properly cleaned and sanitized. Osteria OKC is a full-service restaurant and craft bar dedicated to offering a bold and fresh perspective on classic Italian food, with a communal, neighborhood appeal to deliver first-class experiences for the traveling public.

In joining our team, you commit to supporting this mission by demonstrating our service standards at all times and holding all team members to the same. Providing a safe work environment of trust and respect free of harassment is expected.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All Paradies Lagardère positions, including the Utility/ Dishwasher Associate, require that you embody a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service with a smile to customers and team members at all times. You must embrace our family culture by following our core values, TRIFIC (Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, Commitment), recognize and satisfy all restaurant guests as well as be accountable to the Company and Restaurant Managers.

The following are intended as basic requirements. Success will come to the individual who can expand upon these job requirements and truly provide a memorable experience. These requirements/functions may change throughout their employment.

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  Must have a passion for the guest!
• Exceed First Class Service standards and behaviors with every guest, business partner, and peers.
• Maintain a professional company image by adhering to all grooming and uniform guidelines, including slip resistant shoes.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas. Use correct cleaning chemicals for designated items, according to OSHA regulations.
• Ensure equipment is clean and in working condition; reports any issues to management.
• Coordinate with kiosks and shared kitchen to ensure grab and go product is well stocked and available for sale.
• Load cart with products from the shared kitchen and stock areas and esnure quick and efficient delivery to restaurants, kiosks, and retail stores.
• Maintain stock areas and ensure product is rotated.
• Perform light maintenance.
• Remove trash and garbage to designated areas.
• Assist team members with any necessary stocking of items.
• Be compliant with all local, state, federal laws and regulation including those relating to food safety.
• Help receive product and properly store inventory immediately.
• Collect used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas.
• Load and unload dishwashing machines.
• Wash items in 3 compartment sinks, when dishwasher is unavailable.
• Store clean dishes, glasses, and equipment appropriately, following Food Safety and Sanitation Guidelines.
• Set up workstations before meal prep begins.
• Ensure there are always enough clean dishes, glasses, utensil, and equipment, especially during peak hours.
• Maintain cleaning supplies stock (e.g. detergents.)
• Check dishwashing machines' operation and report any technical/performance issues to management.
• Sanitize the kitchen area, including the floor.
• Support other areas of the restaurant as requested, such as seating customers, answering telephones, stock work, cleanup, and documentation.
• Maintain a clean organized work environment that is free of safety hazards.
• Adhere to Brand standards and systems.
• Prepare all products following appropriate recipes and procedures.
• Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively, in English.
• Self-motivated, leadership and organizational skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
• Proficiency required in reading, writing, and mathematics, in English.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, gripping, climbing on a ladder, and walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures.

This position description is merely intended to describe the primary elements of the position. Paradies Lagardère reserves the right to change the position description and to assign additional duties and responsibilities, as necessary. This position description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED
• Food and Beverage experience is preferred but not required
• Able to work in a high energy and demanding environment.
• Efffective communication skills and able to work independently as well as with other team members
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods, and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with customers and peers.

At Paradies Lagardère, our mission is to maintain first-class standards that exceed the expectations of the customers and business partners we serve. Our Dining Division is a true restaurateur. We are passionate about connecting with each of our guests on multiple levels. From an inspiring restaurant design or live entertainment that captures a traveler’s attention, to the top-notch quality of our culinary offerings and the exceptional hospitality delivered by our teams, we focus on more than just restaurant operations. We specialize in experiences.