Dishwasher - Overnight

Canterbury Park•Shakopee, MN

3h•$16 - $20

About The Position

The Dishwasher properly washes and stores cooking equipment and dishware, routinely cleans the dish-room and kitchen, and may assist with food preparation when needed. The role supports Canterbury Park’s mission, vision, and values by contributing to an enjoyable entertainment experience and maintaining a high degree of hospitality and professionalism. The employee may be expected to assist in all areas of the Food & Beverage Department as needed. This is an overnight position with hours from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Schedule flexibility is required, including availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Kitchen work is fast-paced and high-stress, with high temperatures, crowds, and loud noises. The position involves frequent standing and walking, lifting 30–50 pounds, pushing and pulling carts, lifting bus tubs, and handling hot dishes.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must be able to attain a Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) license.
Pre-employment screening includes work-history verification and, for applicants over 18, a criminal background check.
Must be flexible and available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to lift 30–50 pounds.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of frequent standing and walking, pushing and pulling carts, lifting bus tubs, and handling hot dishes.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-stress kitchen environment with high temperatures, many people, and loud noises.

Responsibilities

Lead by example and maintain a high degree of hospitality and a positive, professional demeanor.
Foster morale, teamwork, and collaboration, and provide suggestions for growth to management.
Wash and store dishware, including pots, pans, plates, and cups, and routinely clean the dish-room.
Help maintain kitchen cleanliness by cleaning equipment, wiping tables, and sweeping and mopping floors.
Follow proper sanitation procedures and safety protocols.
Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation and putting away orders.
Assist in all areas of the Food & Beverage Department when needed.
Maintain the dishwashing machine, monitor chemical levels and water cleanliness, and test the machine to ensure proper temperatures are reached.
Regularly empty trash and recycling containers.
Perform other duties as assigned.