Cleaner / Dishwasher

Nando's PERi-PERi is a globally recognized restaurant chain famed for its Flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken, offering a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for customers. The brand has established itself as a leader in the quick-service restaurant industry by combining a rich cultural heritage from Portuguese and African influences with a passion for high-quality, flavorful food. With locations throughout North America and worldwide, Nando's is well-known for its commitment to customer experience, delivering meals with a unique combination of spices and heat levels tailored to individual tastes. This ensures an inviting dining experience that caters to diverse palates and preferences.

Within this dynamic and fast-paced industry, Nando's is currently hiring for the position of Cleaner/Dishwasher to join its team. This role is essential in ensuring the restaurant maintains its high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, which are critical to the overall dining experience and food safety protocols. The position offers both full-time and part-time hours, making it flexible for those seeking various commitments. The compensation package includes a competitive base wage along with tips averaging between $3 to $4 per hour, reflecting the company’s appreciation for quality service.

The Cleaner/Dishwasher's primary responsibility revolves around maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of all dishes, glassware, utensils, and kitchen equipment. This involves operating and managing the dishwashing machines, ensuring that all kitchenware is spotless and ready for use at all times. Cleaners also play an active role in supporting other restaurant functions such as basic food preparation, organizing and cleaning storage areas, and maintaining the general tidiness of the dish room. The role demands team players who are calm under pressure, effective communicators, and committed to upholding the food safety and hygiene standards of Nando's.

Employees in this role benefit from an energetic and supportive work environment where training and advancement opportunities are encouraged through an internal development program. The company promotes a culture of inclusion and diversity, emphasizing equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, or other protected statuses. Physical stamina is important as the role requires standing, walking, lifting, and performing repetitive movements throughout shifts that can last 8 to 10 hours.

Nando's also offers attractive perks such as free meals during shifts, telehealth medical and mental health benefits for employees and their families, paid time off after one year, sick and safe leave from the start, and a 401k retirement plan. This blend of practical benefits and a fun work atmosphere makes the Cleaner/Dishwasher position at Nando's an excellent opportunity for those seeking to enter or continue their career in the hospitality and restaurant industry.