Restaurant Dishwasher

Keep the Kitchen Running. Support the Entire Restaurant.At PJ Lobster House, our Restaurant Dishwasher / Kitchen Support Team plays an essential role in keeping the restaurant operating efficiently.Our Kitchen Support Team keeps the restaurant moving. Without them, nothing else works. This position is responsible for much more than washing dishes—it helps maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary environment while supporting every department throughout the restaurant.Our Kitchen Support Team operates our commercial dishwashing machine, washes pots and pans, stocks clean plates, glassware, and kitchen equipment, maintains clean work areas, assists with light food preparation, removes trash and cardboard, and helps ensure the entire restaurant remains clean, organized, and fully stocked throughout every shift.At PJ Lobster House, no one says, "That's not my job." Every member of our team works together to create an exceptional guest experience, and our Kitchen Support Team is an important part of that success.The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, organized, and enjoys staying busy. If you take pride in cleanliness, teamwork, and supporting others, we'd love to meet you.ResponsibilitiesOperate the commercial dishwashing machine safely and efficiently.Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, silverware, cookware, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils.Keep a continuous supply of clean plates, bowls, glassware, and kitchen equipment available throughout service.Stock clean dishes, glassware, and kitchen supplies throughout the restaurant.Maintain clean and sanitized sinks, garbage cans, and dishwashing areas.Remove trash, recycling, and cardboard throughout the shift.Break down cardboard boxes and transport waste to designated disposal areas.Clean and restock guest and employee restrooms throughout the day.Sweep, mop, and maintain clean kitchen floors and work areas.Assist the kitchen with light food preparation during slower periods.Assist with receiving, organizing, and stocking deliveries when needed.Support cooks, Kitchen Coordinators, managers, and the front-of-house team wherever needed.Complete opening, closing, cleaning, and side work as assigned.Follow all food safety, sanitation, and cleaning procedures.Filter fryers at end of shift with specialty filter machine