A Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining kitchen cleanliness and ensuring all dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment are properly sanitized and ready for use. This role is essential for maintaining health code compliance and supporting the smooth operation of food service establishments.
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What is a Dishwasher?
A Dishwasher is an entry-level kitchen position in the food service industry responsible for cleaning and sanitizing dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, and cooking equipment. This position requires attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Dishwashers play a critical support role in restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, and other food service operations by ensuring that clean serviceware is always available for both kitchen staff and customers.
What does a Dishwasher do?
Dishwashers manually scrape, rinse, and load dishes into commercial dishwashing machines, then unload and properly store clean items. They maintain cleaning stations, dispose of waste properly, and assist with basic kitchen organization. Additional duties may include sweeping and mopping floors, taking out trash, and helping kitchen staff with food prep tasks when needed. Dishwashers must follow strict health and safety protocols to prevent cross-contamination and ensure compliance with sanitation standards.
Job Overview
We are seeking a reliable and efficient Dishwasher to join our kitchen team. This entry-level position plays a critical role in maintaining our restaurant's cleanliness standards and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and committed to supporting our culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Dishwasher responsibilities include:
1. Thoroughly wash and sanitize all dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment using commercial dishwashing equipment
2. Maintain clean and organized dish station, storage areas, and work surfaces throughout each shift
3. Properly dispose of kitchen waste and recycling according to established procedures
4. Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling vegetables or preparing simple ingredients
5. Monitor and maintain proper chemical levels in dishwashing machines
6. Restock clean dishes, utensils, and kitchen tools to appropriate stations
7. Sweep and mop kitchen floors regularly to maintain sanitation standards
8. Empty trash containers and maintain clean garbage disposal areas
9. Assist with receiving and storing kitchen supplies and deliveries
1. Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours) and lift up to 50 pounds
2. Basic understanding of sanitation and food safety principles
3. Reliable transportation and consistent attendance record
4. Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
5. Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team environment
6. No prior experience required - we provide comprehensive on-the-job training
Preferred Qualifications
1. 6+ months experience in a restaurant or commercial kitchen environment
2. Food handler's certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days
3. Experience operating industrial dishwashing equipment
4. Availability for flexible scheduling including opening and closing shifts
5. Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant setting
Bonus Skills
1. Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
2. Ability to assist with simple food prep tasks during peak hours
3. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) for better kitchen communication
4. Experience following OSHA safety standards in kitchen environments
5. Demonstrated reliability with excellent references from previous employers
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