Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
Job Description
This job description highlights a pivotal role within a restaurant or food service establishment focusing on the maintenance of kitchen sanitation and dishware cleanliness to support food service operations. In a busy kitchen environment, dishwashers are essential team members who ensure that dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized to meet health and safety standards. This role is crucial to keeping the kitchen functioning efficiently, maintaining hygiene, and helping the kitchen staff deliver quality meals to customers. Employment in this role is typically full-time or part-time hourly work and offers the chance to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment. With a focus on using industrial dishwashing equipment and occasionally performing manual washing of glassware, the dishwasher supports the flow of the kitchen by ensuring that clean dishes are always available. This position is well-suited for individuals who take pride in hard work, have attention to detail, and enjoy contributing to a team-oriented workplace. The work often involves physical activity, including standing for extended periods and managing repetitive tasks with a focus on maintaining cleanliness and sanitation policies. This role can serve as an entry point into hospitality or culinary careers and offers opportunities for learning kitchen operations and teamwork skills.
Job Requirements
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- able to stand for long periods
- capable of lifting heavy items up to 50 pounds
- reliable and punctual
- attention to detail
- must pass any required health and safety inspections
- ability to operate industrial dishwashing machinery
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- previous experience in a kitchen or dishwashing role is a plus but not required
- ability to follow sanitation and safety guidelines
- basic understanding of kitchen operations
- good communication skills
- able to work in a fast-paced environment
Job Duties
- Operate dishwasher
- wash glassware by hand when necessary
- empty and clean trash and recycling bins
- rotate dishes
- clean dish storage
- assist kitchen staff as needed
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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