Dishwasher

Spago Beverly Hills Spago | Beverly Hills 176 N Canon Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA The Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation for all glassware, tableware, cookware, and kitchen equipment using both machine and manual cleaning methods. This role ensures the dishwashing area remains clean, safe, organized, and fully operational at all times. As a vital member of the back-of-house team, the Dishwasher supports kitchen efficiency and contributes directly to a safe, sanitary, and high‑performing culinary environment. Essential Job Functions Sort, rinse, and properly load dirty dishes, glassware, tableware, pots, pans, and utensils into dish racks for machine washing Unload, sort, and stack clean items; transport to appropriate storage areas or cooks’ lines Rewash items as necessary to ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards are met Change dish machine water at least hourly and monitor wash and rinse cycle temperatures; notify management if temperatures fall below safety standards Wash pots, pans, trays, and other equipment by hand as required Set up and break down the dishwashing area before and after service Clean, roll, and unroll floor mats Fill and empty soak tubs with appropriate cleaning and sanitizing solutions Sweep and mop kitchen floors, ensuring surfaces remain clean and dry Assemble and disassemble dish machine components for cleaning Remove trash and garbage to designated dumpster areas; maintain cleanliness around exterior dumpster areas Conduct general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed Wipe up spills immediately to prevent slips and maintain a safe work environment Perform other job‑related duties as assigned Pay: $18 - $21 / hour Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Education High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred Required Experience Minimum 1 year of dishwasher experience , preferably in a high‑volume or professional kitchen Knowledge and proper practice of sanitation, food safety, and general hygiene standards Ability to follow written and verbal instructions Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced kitchen environment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to lift, reach, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods Clear and effective verbal communication skills Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and safety Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Stand and walk for extended periods Use hands and arms to handle objects, tools, and controls Reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed Talk, hear, and occasionally taste or smell The employee must be able to: Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Conditions Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat Occasional exposure to extreme cold Work environment is typically loud Fast‑paced kitchen setting requiring attention to safety and sanitation at all times Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs. Wolfgang Puck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc.