Dishwasher
About The Position
The Dishwasher supports the smooth operation of the restaurant kitchen and helps maintain the cleanliness of the establishment. This role is essential to meeting sanitation standards, supporting kitchen staff, and contributing to a positive dining experience for guests. The position is part of Culinary Operations and is on-site, with no travel required. It is full-time and follows a working pattern that includes Monday through Friday, weekends, nights, and holidays. The Dishwasher reports to the Head Chef or Sous Chef and collaborates with the management team and administrative support, while supporting and engaging with managers, front-of-house, and back-of-house teams.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Food safety and sanitation certification, such as ServSafe or Safe Food Handling.
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and perform repetitive tasks in a hot, demanding kitchen environment.
- Attention to detail when cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Time-management skills for keeping up with dishes in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of safety procedures, including proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals.
- Proficiency operating dishwashing equipment, including commercial dishwashers, conveyor belts, and pot washers.
- English language ability.
- Self-starting, driven, resilient, adaptable, empathetic, strategic-thinking, collaborative, customer-focused, and results-driven qualities.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary school or vocational training.
- Previous kitchen experience; examples listed include prep cook, dishwasher, kitchen assistant, or other entry-level kitchen roles.
- Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant.
- Understanding of specialized cleaning chemicals and detergents, including how to handle and mix them properly.
- Spanish language ability.
Responsibilities
- Manage inventory.
- Use equipment efficiently.
- Support kitchen efficiency and operations.
- Comply with food safety requirements and safety procedures.
- Contribute to consistency in food quality.
- Maintain clean and sanitary utensils.
- Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, ensuring food residue and stains are removed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
