Dishwasher - Des Moines

Big Grove Brewery • Des Moines, IA

6h

About The Position

We are looking for a hardworking and reliable Dishwasher to join our culinary team. In this essential role, you will ensure the cleanliness and organization of all kitchenware, helping to maintain a smooth and efficient kitchen operation. The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in keeping things spotless, and works well as part of a team. If you have a strong work ethic and a keen eye for cleanliness, we’d love to have you on board!

Core Values

Big Grove only hires and retains people who exhibit our core values. Our Core Values are:

1. Set the Tone

2. Thirst for Improvement

3. We Care

4. Practice Candor

5. Passion Driven

You will be given a culture deck explaining these core values. The goal of our culture deck is to show you who we are as a company, and then you can decide if you personally align with us and are excited to begin a career here.

Requirements

• Efficiency & Speed: Ability to clean and organize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment quickly to keep up with restaurant demands.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring all dishware, glassware, and utensils are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and free of residue.
• Time Management: Prioritizing tasks effectively to maintain a steady workflow in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork & Communication: Working closely with kitchen staff and servers to ensure a smooth and efficient service.
• Knowledge of Cleaning & Sanitization Procedures: Understanding proper food safety standards, including the use of dishwashing chemicals and sanitization methods.
• Organization Skills: Keeping dish areas, sinks, and storage spaces clean, organized, and free of clutter.
• Adaptability: Adjusting to high-volume rushes and unexpected kitchen needs with a positive attitude.
• Work Ethic & Dependability: Being punctual, reliable, and committed to maintaining cleanliness standards.
• Waste & Water Management: Using resources responsibly to minimize waste while ensuring efficiency.
• Be a high performing Big Grove team member with ability to look at business as a whole, communicate with all people, collaborate with all departments, work to solve organizational problems, and accomplish goals.
• Contribute to and exemplify BGB values, vision, standards, and culture.
• Standing for Long Hours: Requires being on your feet for extended shifts, often 6-10 hours at a time.
• Lifting & Carrying Heavy Loads:  Regularly lifting dish racks, pots, pans, and bins of dirty dishes, often weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive Motions:  Constant scrubbing, rinsing, stacking, and unloading dishes, which can put strain on hands, wrists, and arms.
• Working in High Heat & Humidity: Exposure to steam, hot water, and heat from dish machines and kitchen equipment.
• Bending, Reaching & Stooping: Frequently bending to load/unload dishwashers, reaching for overhead storage, and stooping to clean lower areas.
• Fast & Continuous Movement: Moving quickly to keep up with the steady flow of dirty dishes, ensuring a smooth kitchen operation.
• Handling Wet & Slippery Surfaces: Constant exposure to water and soap, requiring caution to prevent slips and falls.
• Endurance & Stamina: Maintaining a steady workflow and high energy levels throughout long shifts, especially during peak hours.
• Manual Dexterity & Grip Strength: Handling wet, heavy, and sometimes delicate dishware with precision and care.
• Exposure to Cleaning Chemicals: Regular use of detergents, sanitizers, and degreasers, requiring knowledge of proper handling and safety measures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a dishwasher is preferred but not required. We will provide on the job training.
• A strong work ethic is needed to be successful at Big Grove.

Responsibilities

• On a daily basis- complete pre and post shift cleaning tasks.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils and other kitchen equipment.
• Cleanliness and organization in the dishwashing area is crucial. This includes keeping sinks, countertops, and floors clean and free of debris, as well as regularly emptying trash and recycling bins.
• Following proper sanitation and hygiene protocols is critical to prevent cross-contamination and maintain a safe and healthy environment for customers and staff. This includes handling chemicals safely and using protective equipment as necessary.
• Work as a team to achieve time sensitive tasks.
• Safely maintain and operate kitchen equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed