Dishwasher

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Dishwasher plays a vital role in supporting efficient kitchen operations by maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment. This position ensures dishes, equipment, and workspaces meet Black Cap’s high cleanliness standards while supporting both front and back-of-house teams in delivering an exceptional guest experience. Compensation for this position is $21 ($18/hour base rate + $3/hr in share of tips & fees).

This is a part-time seasonal position (July–November, with potential extension based on business needs) scheduled Fridays through Sundays from 7AM to 3PM at our Waterbury location.

Job Responsibilities

• Wash, dry, and put away dishes
• Maintain a high standard of sanitation in the front and back of the cafe
• Maintain chemical levels and report any sanitation needs to the Head Baker
• Perform assigned cleaning duties, typically scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly
• Follow all health codes and maintain exceptional sanitation standards
• Report all equipment and maintenance problems to the Head Baker, Assistant Baker, and Operations Director
• Prepare on demand sandwiches for the hot food line as needed

Expectations

• Work Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7AM to 3PM
• Follow processes and procedures recorded in Employee Handbook
• Take direction from managers and assist where needed
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Report to work in proper uniform, abiding by the dress code:
  • Black Cap T-Shirt
  • Hair pulled back and covered with a hat, headband, or bandana
  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Pants (no sweatpants)
  • Hands must be free of jewelry and nail polish
  • Nails must be kept short and clean

Physical Job Requirements

• Must be able to stand on your feet for up to 8 hours at a time
• Must be able to bend over, scrub, mop, and sweep

Required Skills & Experience

• Must have strong skills in: Communication, attention to detail/consistency, sense of urgency, prioritization, professionalism, adaptability
• Must be timely and attentive to work
• Must have a growth mindset and respond constructively to feedback

Black Out Dates

It is important for all employees to be available during peak holiday times. All employees will be expected to work:

• Foliage season (September 20th- October 20th)
• December holiday season (December 26th – January 2nd)
• Presidents’ Day week
• Martin Luther King weekend
• Various summer holidays/events as deemed necessary by management

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid sick time
• Health and vision insurance options for full-time employees
• Invest EAP (Employee Assistance Program) for employees and household members
• Paid breaks and shift meal
• Free coffee drinks during shifts
• Employee discounts on food, beverages, and Black Cap merchandise
• Holiday pay on select holidays
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid childbirth recovery leave for FT employees after 1 year of employment

Why Black Cap?

At Black Cap, we work hard to build a positive workplace where people support each other and take pride in what they do. We’re proud to be a woman-owned Vermont company built around community, local partnerships, and a love of great food and coffee. Our cafes bring together locals and visitors in spaces that feel welcoming, authentic, and distinctly Vermont. Join our team and help tell the story of a brand deeply connected to the place it calls home!