Dishwasher / Porter - AM / Manufactory

San Francisco, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $19.18

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Tips

Job Description

Tartine is a renowned bakery and restaurant that prides itself on delivering exceptional quality and service to its customers. Known for its artisanal breads, pastries, and culinary excellence, Tartine operates in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and dedication are essential. With a commitment to maintaining high standards, Tartine fosters a culture of respect, integrity, and professional growth among its staff. The company values honesty, knowledge, and a collaborative spirit to support its mission of creating an outstanding dining experience for guests. As an established and respected dining destination, Tartine offers a vibrant workplace where employees can develop new skills and contribute to a positive, customer-focused atmosphere.

The Dishwasher / Porter - AM role at Tartine is a vital position that supports the smooth operation of the kitchen and dining areas by ensuring cleanliness and organization. This is a part-time position with an hourly rate of $19.18 plus tips, requiring availability on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The job involves washing and cleaning tableware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment, alongside maintaining a tidy work area to uphold health department regulations and company standards. The Dishwasher / Porter must be self-motivated and able to work independently when needed, particularly in the absence of supervising chefs. This role also includes assisting with basic kitchen prep tasks, such as cleaning garlic and shallots, picking herbs, and juicing citrus, underscoring the position's contribution both to kitchen operations and overall restaurant cleanliness. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as is the ability to work efficiently in a busy, high-volume setting. Tartine emphasizes respect, professionalism, and time management in this role while providing opportunities for growth and development within the company. Staff in this role help maintain a safe, clean environment that supports the well-being of all team members and ensures a positive guest experience at the restaurant.

Job Requirements

Be 18 years of age or older
be able to communicate and understand English and a reasonable amount of Spanish
effective oral communication skills and the ability to work as a team player
must be well groomed, maintain proper hygiene, good posture, and have required uniform and tools
must display the ethical and professional standards set forth by Tartine
able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 8 hours a day)
able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 40 pounds
stamina and availability to work at least 40 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays

Job Qualifications

Be 18 years of age or older
be able to communicate and understand English and a reasonable amount of Spanish
effective oral communication skills and the ability to work as a team player
must be well groomed, maintain proper hygiene, good posture, and have required uniform and tools
must display the ethical and professional standards set forth by Tartine
able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 8 hours a day)
able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 40 pounds
stamina and availability to work at least 40 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays

Job Duties

Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of the company
act with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote the culture, values, and mission of the company
contribute to create a culture and work environment based on respect
providing opportunities for staff to learn, grow, and develop their abilities
arrive to the kitchen floor ready to work at the time of the start of shift (change before shift)
understand all aspects of how to properly use the dish machines and how to set up the three compartment sink
understands and abides by all health department regulations regarding dishwashing
works cleanly, ensuring that every station is cleaned after every project executed
notifies managers whenever the restaurant starts to run low on cleaning products, or if any cleaning equipment is not working properly
quickly and efficiently cleans all dishware, preventing large pileups in the dish area
keeps all clean dishware organized throughout the kitchen
restocks all clean dishes and small wares on the line and throughout the restaurant
cleans all bathrooms and helps to deep clean kitchen and prep stations on a regular basis
takes out trash daily, and makes sure that trash, recycling, and compost are organized separately, and are taken out for pickup on the appropriate days
restocks hand wash sinks with soap and paper towels
cleans all floors and walk-ins on a regular basis
helps with simple prep tasks including, but not limited to cleaning garlic, cleaning shallots, picking herbs, and juicing citrus
assist other team members when needed
clean all equipment and workspaces following specific cleaning procedures set forth by pastry management
communicates with all team members respectfully and professionally - use we instead of I
maximize efficiency and execute proper time management during shifts
work gracefully in a fast-paced, high-volume workplace
work in a thoughtful manner when executing any and all tasks
ask for help when it is needed
ensure all staff within the department work in a manner which is safe and unlikely to give risk of harm or injury to selves or others
to be self motivated and be able to work without supervision in the absence of chef and sous chef(s)