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Restaurant Dishwasher - PT

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $16.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401k
vacation
Paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
meal discounts

Job Description

TravelCenters of America (TA) has established itself as a trusted and convenient travel hub for professional truck drivers and motorists for over 50 years. With a network spanning the country, TA provides essential services including fuel, dining options, truck maintenance, and general travel necessities that have made their travel centers a home-away-from-home for millions on the road. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, TA continues to expand and innovate, focusing on cutting-edge technology and advancing sustainability through alternative energy initiatives. The company prides itself on a culture where every employee is a stakeholder in its success, offering a collaborative and inclusive environment that fosters career growth and personal development. This vibrant workplace atmosphere embraces individual contributions and ideas, empowering employees to help shape the future of the company.

The Dishwasher role at TravelCenters of America is a crucial position within the restaurant team responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization of all dishware, silverware, and cooking utensils. This role ensures that every dining guest receives impeccable service by providing clean and sanitized items, which directly supports the overall customer experience. The Dishwasher's responsibilities include gathering used dishware, washing and sanitizing items according to strict health standards, storing them properly, and maintaining kitchen equipment. It requires a proactive attitude to prioritize tasks based on kitchen and dining needs while working harmoniously with other team members and leadership. Safety practices, including food handling and waste control procedures, are emphasized to protect both employees and guests. This role offers a supportive work environment that values good communication skills and teamwork, with flexible hours that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

TravelCenters of America values dedicated, hardworking individuals who enjoy collaborating and are passionate about delivering excellent service. Prior food service experience is considered a plus but not mandatory, making this an accessible opportunity for those eager to join a dynamic company with ample advancement potential. Compensation for this role starts at $16.50 per hour. Employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement to support educational goals, on-site meal discounts, and various other discounts on travel, technology, food, and fuel. TA is committed to equal opportunity employment, fostering workplace diversity and accommodating individuals with disabilities. The company recognizes the unique demands of the role, including occasional physical exertion and exposure to various work environment conditions, and provides an inclusive and fair workplace setting where safety and respect are prioritized.

Job Requirements

  • ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays
  • previous food service experience a plus
  • good verbal communication skills
  • dedicated individual who works well with others
  • excitement to be part of a team

Job Qualifications

  • good verbal communication skills
  • ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and some holidays
  • previous food service experience a plus
  • dedicated individual who works well with others
  • excitement to be part of a team

Job Duties

  • gather, wash and store dishware, silverware and large cooking utensils
  • maintain equipment per operating standards
  • prioritize work according to kitchen and dining guest needs
  • build strong communication and rapport with leaders and co-workers
  • practice safe food handling and storage as well as waste control procedures
  • know and follow safety guidelines and report potentially unsafe situations
  • perform other job-related duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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