Dishwasher - Tysons

Dishwasher

Our Dishwashers and Stockers are integral to our restaurant operations and handle everything from maintaining clean tableware and dishes for our dining room and kitchen to supporting a safe and sanitary workplace and assisting with occasional food preparation and silverware roll ups. An entry-level position in our kitchen, these essential team members are part of our growing company and very often the first place we look when hiring new chefs.

Hourly Pay: $15 - $17

Benefits + Perks:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employment
• Dental and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Discounted shift meal and generous dining discount
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Voluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insurance
• Free access to company massage therapist
• Discounted gym & yoga membership
• Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-person
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needs

What Our Dishwasher and Stocker Team Members Do:

• Load, run, and unload the dishwashing machine to machine specifications
• Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware and dishes for dining room and kitchen
• Wash and store all tableware and kitchenware
• Roll clean silverware in linen to prepare table settings
• Keep the dishwashing machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems
• Monitor dishwashing machine water temperature and chemical levels to ensure sanitary wash cycle
• Keep dish room clean and organized
• Monitor linen and trash containers and empty when appropriate
• Clean, sanitize, sweep, and mop all kitchen and dining room floors
• Checking for broken items and wet areas that may be hazardous and remedy, as necessary
• Handle tableware and dishes carefully to prevent breakage and loss
• Understand and follow proper rules of hygiene and food-safety measures
• Clean and sanitize food preparation and production areas, as required
• Maintain sanitation buckets with proper solution
• Flexibility during shift to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant
• Rotate and stock dishes to reduce wear and tear on resources
• Provide assistance to prep cook and other kitchen staff, as needed, especially during peak times
• Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance
• Contribute to a positive team environment
• Follow all safety procedures

What You Need To Be A Dishwasher and Utility Team Member:

• Great entry-level position, no experience needed
• Prior high-volume restaurant experience a plus
• Able to work in a fast-paced, loud environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed
• Continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms in wet conditions
• Shifts can run up to 2hrs after restaurant closing - reliable transportation A MUST

Farmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. As a member of our team, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing farmer-owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being. #FFTYSONS