About Us
We’re a small, owner-operated takeout taco shop with a scratch kitchen. Our crew is tight, collaborative, and focused on great food and clean, efficient service. We’re hiring a reliable Dish / Closing Cleanup team member to keep the kitchen running smoothly and set us up for the next day.
Schedule
Ideal hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (part-time). Evening/extra shift flexibility appreciated but not required.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform end-of-day cleaning and closing duties: vacuum, mop, sweep, remove trash, and tidy front and back-of-house.
- Clean and sanitize all kitchen work surfaces, prep stations, equipment, and food contact areas to meet sanitation standards.
- Wash, dry, sanitize, and organize dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and small wares; return items to proper storage.
- Clean and maintain the restroom to a high standard.
- Operate dish machines and hand-wash stations correctly and safely.
- Restock cleaning supplies and report low inventory or equipment issues to shift lead/manager.
- Follow food safety, HACCP, and cleaning checklists every shift.
- Pitch in with other BOH tasks as needed (receiving deliveries, rotating inventory, simple prep).
- Light food prep to get a head start on the next day (portioning, trimming, basic chopping, labeling).
- Help to tidy up front-of-house area (sweep/mop/clean and sanitize shared surfaces)
What We’re Looking For
- Previous dishwashing and basic prep experience preferred but not required.
- Food safety mindset — ServSafe or similar certification a plus (not required).
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Team player who communicates clearly and maintains a positive attitude during busy closing shifts.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen and following checklists and procedures.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for the full shift and move safely in a busy kitchen.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and frequently move lighter loads.
- Ability to bend, reach, squat, and perform repetitive motions.
- Comfortable working around hot equipment, steam, loud machines, and cleaning chemicals (with proper PPE).
Perks
- Staff meal provided each shift.
- Paid training and a supportive small-team environment.
- Regular, predictable early evening schedule (no late nights).
- Opportunity to grow into other roles (prep cook, FOH cashier) as the restaurant expands.
- Pooled Tips (additional $2-$4 per hour)
Job Type: Part-time (in-person)
Pay: $17-$20 based on experience
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
