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Busser/Dishwasher Combo

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Flexible Hours
Extensive Training
employee discount
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance

Job Description

IHOP, short for International House of Pancakes, is a renowned American restaurant chain known for its breakfast and comfort food offerings. The brand has built a strong reputation for delivering quality meals alongside exceptional customer service in a friendly and welcoming environment. IHOP restaurants are family-friendly establishments that emphasize creating memorable dining experiences for guests of all ages. With a commitment to hospitality, IHOP consistently fosters a lively and positive atmosphere in each location, making it a popular choice among diners nationwide.

This particular IHOP location in Texas (zip code 78666) is currently hiring for the position of Busser/Dishwasher Combo. This is an on-site role available for both full-time and part-time employment with flexible scheduling options, including weekend availability, day and night shifts, and holidays. The position offers a competitive environment where the successful candidate will become an integral part of the restaurant team, supporting both the front-of-house and back-of-house operations to contribute to overall guest satisfaction.

The Busser/Dishwasher Combo role is a dynamic and multifaceted position that involves a variety of responsibilities critical to maintaining the restaurant’s high standards of cleanliness, organization, and safety. On the front-of-house side, this role supports servers by clearing soiled dishes, sanitizing tables, and ensuring that common guest areas such as entryways, dining areas, and restrooms remain spotless and well-stocked. The role also requires attention to detail in cleaning exterior areas like sidewalks, parking lots, windows, and landscaping. On the back-of-house side, the employee will be responsible for dishwashing duties and maintaining the cleanliness of the dish pit and surrounding kitchen areas.

This position demands a hardworking individual with excellent time management skills, the ability to multitask effectively, and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate should be a team player who communicates well with coworkers and guests and who takes pride in their work to help create a pleasant dining environment. Physical stamina is essential due to the nature of the tasks involved, including lifting heavy loads (frequently up to 50 pounds and sometimes up to 100 pounds), standing for extended periods, and exposure to varying temperature and cleaning chemicals.

The role at IHOP also presents opportunities for growth and development through cross-training into other positions within the restaurant for motivated individuals. Benefits for the Busser/Dishwasher include a flexible schedule, employee discounts, extensive training, and eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance-related benefits after 12 months of consecutive service. Additionally, employees enjoy a $15 discount on meals during break times and can participate in referral programs that reward team-building efforts.

Joining IHOP means becoming part of a friendly team culture that values collaboration and celebrates milestones both personal and professional. Candidates looking for a fast-paced, engaging work environment where smiles are exchanged daily and lifelong friendships are built will find this position rewarding. IHOP management provides thorough training and supportive leadership to ensure that every team member can succeed and grow within the company. If you are motivated, reliable, and ready to contribute to a positive guest experience while performing essential restaurant duties, this Busser/Dishwasher Combo position offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in the foodservice industry.

Job Requirements

  • No education required
  • ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds
  • willingness to stand, walk, lift, bend, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods
  • capability to work in wet/humid conditions and exposure to extreme temperatures, fumes, airborne particles, and cleaning chemicals
  • ability to work weekend, holiday, day, and night shifts
  • effective communication skills
  • strong work ethic
  • team player

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to perform essential duties and work effectively with team members
  • compliance with IHOP uniform and appearance standards

Job Duties

  • Help servers to clear soiled dishes, clean, disinfect, and sanitize dining room tables and commonly touched areas
  • maintain cleanliness of entry area, dining room, restroom, and service area floors
  • keep restrooms clean and stocked with supplies
  • ensure cleanliness of building grounds, sidewalks, landscaping, parking lot, windows, glass, mirrors, and doors
  • remove trash from front of house and restroom bins, maintaining cleanliness of dumpster area
  • clean air vents, ceiling tiles, light fixtures, walls, major equipment, and assist with minor repairs
  • assist with unloading restaurant goods and stocking supply areas
  • perform dishwashing duties and maintain cleanliness of dish pit area

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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