Company Overview

For nearly 60 years breakfast has been at the heart of what we do.
We are now locally owned and under local management, with a renewed focus on quality food preparation and family-oriented dining.
From the moment we open our doors until we say goodnight, you can enjoy our made-from-scratch-buttermilk pancakes and crepes, signatures Skillet, and the INN-credible V.I.B – where you can create your own Village Inn Breakfast. Enjoy unlimited hot coffee- we’ll leave the whole pot at the table for you.

Job Summary

A Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning dishes in a food service environment to ensure that the kitchen has a steady supply of clean plates, bowls, silverware, pots, pans, and glasses. Their duties include prioritizing loads of different types of crockery and kitchenware, hand-washing dishes, loading the dishwasher and placing dishes to dry.

Responsibilities

Collect used kitchenware from dining and kitchen areas
Load and unload dishwashing machines
Wash specific items by hand (e.g. wooden cutting boards, large pots and delicate china)
Store clean dishes, glasses, and equipment appropriately

Qualifications

Must be 16 years old and meet any other state age or labor requirements.
No one under the age of 18 may operate, clean, adjust or touch a slicer a mixer.

Benefits/Perks

Perks of working at Village Inn Albuquerque,
On-The-Job Training
Flexible Hours
POS System
Direct Deposit Available
Friendly and Supportive Work Environments
Discounted Meals
Health Insurance if qualified

Nature and Scope of Position

Demonstrate a passion to serve by providing a supply of clean dishware, glassware, flatware, and kitchen utensils in timely and proper guest services.

Essential Functions

Sort, scrape, wash dishware, flatware, and kitchen cooking utensils in a timely manner.
Maintain stock of clean dishes and flatware for dining room and cook ‘s line.
Exhibit integrity in all actions by meeting company standards in appearance, grooming, security, and sanitation. Always shows up in a clean apron, clean shirt, clean pants, and non- slip shoes.
Wash, rinse and sanitize pots and pans.
Dispose of trash into outside dumpster and clean trash cans.
Complete opening and/or closing duties.
Maintain a safe and clean working area.
Assist management with receiving and storing food items and supplies.
Maintain exterior building including cleaning sidewalks, landscaping, and parking lots.
Demonstrate respect for all individuals by cleaning and stocking bus service areas and guest restrooms consistently.
Enthusiastically acknowledge guest with the company’s five-foot rule.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

Certifications or Licenses

Not required.

Skills and Knowledge

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Must be able to follow dish machine instructions and operations safely.
Must be able to use a computer for timekeeping purposes.
Uses sound judgement in a day-to-day decision by applying the company’s vision, values and culture.

Education and Experience

Successful completion of required training materials, including watching videos and completing workbooks.

American with Disability Specifications

Work environment & Physical Demands – The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions on this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
When performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to move throughout the workplace; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, and verbally communicate. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/ or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Since 1958, guests have visited Village Inn because they know they will enjoy great-tasting food and extra-friendly service in a clean and comfortable family environment. Our breakfast heritage is based on made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes, eggs cooked any style and a pot of hot coffee on every table.

With six decades of success, we have corporate and franchise restaurants totaling more than 200, located primarily in the Rocky Mountain region, the Midwest, Arizona and Florida.

Our guests visit Village Inn because they know they will enjoy great-tasting food and extra-friendly service in a clean and comfortable family environment. Many of our guests who visited our restaurants in their youth now take their children and grandchildren to Village Inn— when they’re hungry for life’s simple pleasures.

The Village Inn locations in Albuquerque are locally owned again, and turning a new leaf for employees and management. We are dedicated to providing the best possible wages for our employees and staff, in a safe working environment. Starting wages are above competitive levels, and those with extensive restaurant and management skills will earn above-average pay.

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