Max City BBQ is looking for a hardworking, dependable Dishwasher / Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized dish area while also assisting with food preparation, quality control, and supporting the line cooks during service.
Dishwasher Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dish area throughout the shift.
- Properly wash, sort, stack, and store dishes, glassware, silverware, cookware, and food-storage containers.
- Set up and maintain dish stations, including dish machines and sinks.
- Maintain clean and dry floors throughout the shift.
- Change dish machine and sink water every two hours, or more frequently as needed based on business volume.
- Properly use cleaning chemicals and follow required dilution procedures.
- Assist with receiving and properly storing food deliveries.
- Keep trash cans under control throughout the shift and remove full trash cans and boxes at the end of the shift.
- Maintain an organized dry-storage area and clean storage shelves.
- Follow all posted daily dish-cleaning duties.
- Assist the kitchen team with cleaning and other duties requested by the chef.
- Empty bus trays and return them to the appropriate area.
- Help keep the dining room and service areas clean and organized.
- Assist the front-of-house and kitchen teams wherever needed to keep service running smoothly.
Prep Cook Responsibilities
- Properly prepare menu items according to recipes, portion standards, and kitchen procedures.
- Prepare vegetables, meats, sauces, sides, garnishes, and other ingredients needed for daily service.
- Make designated menu items and components from start to finish according to Max City BBQ recipes and standards.
- Follow prep lists and prioritize work based on business needs and upcoming service.
- Ensure food is properly portioned, labeled, dated, stored, and rotated.
- Monitor prepared food for freshness, appearance, portion size, temperature, and overall quality.
- Perform quality checks on food before it is sent to the line or used for service.
- Communicate with line cooks and kitchen leadership when food is low, unavailable, improperly prepared, or does not meet quality standards.
- Keep the line stocked with necessary ingredients and prepared items during service.
- Assist line cooks with basic tasks during busy periods to help maintain a smooth and efficient service.
- Maintain clean, sanitized, and organized prep areas and equipment.
- Properly handle and store food according to food-safety procedures.
- Minimize food waste while maintaining proper quality and portion standards.
- Complete prep work efficiently and have stations ready before service.
- Assist with closing duties, including proper storage of food, cleaning equipment, and restocking for the next shift.
- Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Skills
- Previous restaurant or kitchen experience required.
- Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and food-safety procedures.
- Strong attention to cleanliness and food quality.
- Able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Self-motivated with a positive, high-energy attitude.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Able to prioritize and multitask during busy service periods.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Willingness to help wherever needed to support the kitchen team.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical kitchen duties.
- Must be comfortable working in a hot, busy kitchen environment.
What We’re Looking For
We want someone who works hard, pays attention to details, and takes pride in the food and cleanliness of the kitchen. This role is more than washing dishes—you will be an important part of the prep and service team, helping ensure the line has the food and supplies it needs to serve quality BBQ to our customers.
If you’re dependable, hardworking, and ready to be part of a team, we’d like to hear from you!
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
