Dishwasher - Wake Forest

Winston-Salem, NC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

competitive pay

free meal

Opportunity for advancement

On-the-job training

Flexible work schedule

Job Description

Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company renowned throughout the Southeast for its commitment to creating high-quality culinary concepts from scratch. Established as a premier food service provider, the company has solidified its reputation by delivering exceptional service and innovative food and beverage experiences. Proof of the Pudding caters to a diverse clientele, including collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, international boat shows, and professional sports teams, demonstrating versatility across various prestigious sports and entertainment hospitality venues. The company’s emphasis on quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction makes it a leader in the hospitality catering industry, setting high standards for food service excellence.\n\nCurrently, Proof of the Pudding serves as the exclusive food and beverage provider for premium and suite hospitality locations at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium. The company is seeking motivated and dependable Dishwashers to join their team on a seasonal, part-time basis with work dictated by the athletic event schedules primarily at Wake Forest University’s athletic events. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth and efficient kitchen and hospitality operations during dynamic event days where every detail counts. The dishwasher position requires flexibility, adaptability, and a high level of energy as duties can vary widely depending on the demands of each event. Key responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dish areas, properly washing and sorting dishes, assisting with food prep, and supporting overall suite service on game days. The nature of the work involves constant movement across stadium grounds and adapting to fast-paced, changing event logistics.\n\nCandidates for this position should be team players with the ability to multi-task in a demanding environment. Experience in kitchen operations or customer service roles and ServSafe certification are preferred but not mandatory, as on-the-job training is provided. This position offers a competitive pay rate, a free meal per shift, and opportunities for advancement within the company. As part of a vibrant and inclusive workplace, Proof of the Pudding fosters growth and values the contributions of all team members. The dishwasher role provides practical experience in food service and event hospitality that is transferable across the industry, making it ideal for individuals seeking flexible part-time employment with potential for career development.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
1 plus year of experience working in a kitchen or as a steward preferred
ServSafe Certified preferred
Flexibility to work events, weekends, nights, and holidays
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 30 pounds
Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
1 plus year of experience working in a kitchen or as a steward preferred
experience in customer service role preferred
ServSafe Certified preferred
Planning and multi-tasking
Self-motivated with a high energy level
Flexibility to work events, weekends, nights, and holidays
ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Must be a phenomenal team player

Job Duties

Maintains a clean kitchen, properly washes and sorts soiled dishes, and preps foods as needed
keeps dish area free of clutter and organized
sets up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks
maintains clean and dry floors throughout the shift
properly washes, stacks, and stores china, glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers
changes water of machines and sinks every two hours or more often as required and properly uses chemical dilutions set by Ecolab
assists in the timely storing of food deliveries
helps deliver food to suites on gamedays
pre bussing and assists in cleanup of suite areas and kitchen/pantries
maintains trash cans throughout shift and removes full trash cans and boxes at the end of each shift
maintains the dry storage area and organization of storage shelves
assists with maintaining and organizing china and warehouse
follows posted daily dish cleaning duties
assists in food prep and any other duties set forth or requested by the chef as needed
performs other related duties as required