Dishwasher

About the Role

As a Dishwasher at Talk of the Town Restaurant Group, you will play a crucial support role by ensuring all dishware, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans are thoroughly cleaned and returned to their proper storage locations. Additional responsibilities include daily cleaning of the meat room and preparation areas, managing garbage disposal, and maintaining cleanliness around the back dock and dumpster areas. Occasionally, you may assist with basic food preparation tasks and help organize incoming food deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Clean all dishware, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans efficiently and return them to designated areas.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the meat room, preparation stations, and waste disposal zones.
• Dispose of garbage properly and keep back dock and dumpster surroundings orderly.
• Assist with simple food preparation duties when required.
• Support receiving and storing incoming food shipments from vendors.

Requirements

• Preference for candidates working towards or holding a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in dishwashing or bussing is recommended but not mandatory.
• Capability to meet the physical demands of a busy restaurant environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively, read and write English, and perform basic math calculations.
• Capable of working in a noisy, fast-paced, and potentially hazardous kitchen setting with hot surfaces, slippery floors, sharp objects, and heavy kitchen equipment.
• Exhibit teamwork by cooperating well with fellow employees and management.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization during work tasks.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Mobility using arms, legs, hands and feet to perform various tasks.
• Ability to carry weights up to 50 lbs safely.
• Normal vision and hearing, potentially aided by corrective devices.
• Capacity to work efficiently under pressure.

Working Conditions

The role requires working in a kitchen environment that involves exposure to moderate to loud noise, hot and potentially slippery surfaces, sharp utensils, and heavy equipment. The schedule depends on weekly management planning and involves working evening shifts, typically five days per week during dinner service.

Reporting

You will report to the Corporate Chef, Chef, Sous Chef, and the management team.

Benefits and Perks

• Complimentary uniforms provided.
• Employee discounts on food at all Talk of the Town restaurants.
• Flexible work schedule with personal and sick leave to promote work-life balance.
• Health and dental insurance available upon meeting eligibility requirements.
• Restaurants closed on major holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, July 4th, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Super Bowl Sunday.
• Employee recognition programs, including Employee of the Month and gifts for long-term service.
• Payroll via direct deposit with emailed pay stubs.
• Community involvement through monthly charity programs.
• Supportive, family-oriented workplace culture.

Additional Information

This job description does not include every duty and responsibility, which may change at any time without notice. Employees are expected to follow conduct guidelines outlined in the employee manual.