Dishwasher

Role overview

This role is responsible for helping the restaurant maintain a spotless, organized, and sanitary environment. The dishwasher supports the team by ensuring all dishware, cookware, utensils, and kitchen areas meet high cleanliness and food-safety standards.

Key duties

• Follow all company rules for safety, sanitation, and related training.
• Clean and sanitize plates, glasses, silverware, pots, pans, and kitchen tools in line with the company’s hygiene procedures.
• Keep cleaning and sanitizing tasks going throughout the shift.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness by sweeping, mopping, and clearing debris from the floor.
• Handle assigned prep tasks, along with opening, closing, and beautification duties.
• Set up, monitor, and shut down the dish machine at the start of the day, during service, and at closing.
• Assist coworkers whenever support is needed.

Physical and working conditions

• Must be able to remain standing and walking for the entire shift.
• Should be able to reach, bend, and stoop as required.
• Will frequently work with hands in water mixed with chemical solutions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift, including placing items on high shelves, in coolers, and in freezers.
• Work takes place in a damp, high-temperature indoor environment, with minimal outdoor exposure.
• Must work safely around hot plates, pans, and other heated equipment.
• Must also work safely with sharp knives and utensils.

Additional requirements

• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Completion and passing of the food safety certification program, in line with company policy and Florida law.

Schedule and benefits

• Five-day workweek with two consecutive days off.
• Paid vacation: one week after the first year, two weeks after two years, and three weeks after ten years.
• Christmas bonus after one year of employment, equal to one week’s pay.
• Medical and dental insurance programs available.
• Immediate eligibility for the 401(k) plan; enrollment requires being 21 or older.
• Career growth is based on performance rather than length of service.
• Free meals during shifts.