Dishwasher - Part-Time

Part-Time Dishwasher

Hyde Park Hospitality is hiring a Part-Time Dishwasher at Hilton O'Hare Airport!

Pay Rate: $26.50 per hour

Principal Responsibilities/Position Purpose:

Operates dishwasher to properly clean all dishes and cooking utensils used in the kitchens, restaurants and banquets. Scrubs pots. Re-stocks all supplies in the assigned areas. General kitchen cleaning duties including the cleaning and mopping of kitchen floors and trash removal.

Essential Functions

• 50 - % - Washes dishes and other cooking utensils. Restocks all clean glasses, silverware and plates.
• 30 - % - Performs general cleaning in order to stay in compliance with the Health department
• 10 - % - Puts away food stock, and dry goods in their proper location, rotating "first in", "first out"
• 5 - % - Removes the trash from all containers, taking it to the dumpster located on the loading dock.

Supportive Functions

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Perform general/routine cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned to adhere to health standards.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning up unexpected spills or executing special guest requests.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Activity Frequency

Sitting Rare

Walking Constant

Climbing stairs Frequent

Crouching/Bending/Stooping Frequent

Reaching Frequent

Grasping Frequent

Pushing/Pulling Frequent

Near Vision Constant

Far Vision Constant

Hearing Constant

Talking Occasional

Smell Occasional

Lifting/Carrying(# lbs) Frequent, up to 50+ lbs

Travel Never

Other duties

Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards.

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Hilton from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

Safety Requirements

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The hotel will provide the required PPE. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.

Organizational Relationships

Positions directly reporting to this position (titles): None

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation.
2. Knowledge of operating a dishwasher, floor stripper, buffer.
3. Ability to read, write and speak the English language in order to read labels to put food and dry goods in the proper place, and communicate with other team members.
4. Ability to work in confined spaces.
5. Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
6. Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to load and unload the dishwasher, handle all sorts of kitchen equipment, knives, slicing blades, etc.

Qualification Standards Education

High School graduate or equivalent preferred

Experience

Some work experience in related field preferred. Some hospitality experience preferred.

Licenses or Certificates

Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.

Grooming/Uniforms

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process.

About the company

Hyde Park Hospitality (HPH) is a youngbut dynamic and fast-growingcompany built on deep roots in the food business. HPH earned Crain's Fast 50 Award in 2025 for being one (ranked 35th) of the fifty fastest growing businesses in the Chicago-area! We provide services ranging from airport concessions, management staffing, brand licensing, to contracted food and facilities management. With a 75% diverse senior management team, HPH values diversity and welcomes everyone with necessary qualifications and experience, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected status, to apply. Learn more about us at hph-us.com.