Dishwasher

Dishwasher Position

Position Title: Dishwasher Employment Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Position Reports To: General Manager Department: Kitchen Operations Shift: Part Time Monday-Sunday, 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Position Summary

The Dishwasher is a critical member of the restaurant team responsible for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and organization throughout the kitchen and food service areas. This part-time position supports restaurant operations during the morning shift and ensures dishes, utensils, cookware, kitchen equipment, and workstations remain clean and ready for use. The Dishwasher plays an important role in maintaining food safety standards and creating a safe, clean environment for both team members and guests. The ideal candidate is dependable, hardworking, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment using established procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized dishwashing area throughout the shift.
• Ensure all kitchen and service items are properly cleaned, sanitized, and stored.
• Assist with cleaning kitchen floors, walls, workstations, and food preparation areas.
• Remove trash and recycling and transport materials to designated disposal areas.
• Replenish cleaning supplies and notify management when supplies are running low.
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety regulations.
• Support kitchen operations by assisting with basic cleaning and organizational tasks.
• Help maintain a safe work environment by identifying and correcting potential hazards.
• Complete opening, ongoing, and closing cleaning duties as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house team members to support efficient operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous dishwashing, janitorial, restaurant, or food service experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Availability to work a part-time schedule with open availability Monday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM, including weekends and holidays as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, lift, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, including hot and humid kitchen conditions.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.

Why Join Our Team?

We're looking for dependable team members who take pride in keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes. As a Dishwasher, you'll be an essential part of the team, contributing to a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen while working in a supportive, fast-paced environment. If you're reliable, motivated, and ready to be part of a team that values hard work and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

Disclaimer

This position description is merely intended to describe the primary elements of the position. Paradies Lagardre reserves the right to change the position description and to assign additional duties and responsibilities, as necessary. This position description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind.

Paradies Lagardere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.