Overview
Aloha! We are looking for a dependable and hardworking Dishwasher / Kitchen Steward to join our culinary team. This position plays an essential role in keeping our kitchen clean, organized, safe, and running smoothly.
The Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining a steady supply of clean dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment while keeping the dishwashing and back-of-house areas clean and sanitary. This is a fast-paced, hands-on position that requires teamwork, attention to cleanliness, and the ability to stay organized during busy service periods.
Restaurant experience is preferred but not required. We are happy to train candidates who are reliable, motivated, and willing to learn.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment
- Operate and maintain commercial dishwashing equipment safely and properly
- Keep the dishwashing station clean, organized, and sanitary throughout the shift
- Return clean dishes, cookware, and utensils to their designated storage areas
- Remove trash, recycling, cardboard, and other waste from kitchen areas as needed
- Clean and sanitize floors, walls, sinks, work surfaces, and other back-of-house areas
- Sweep and mop kitchen and dishwashing areas regularly
- Assist with maintaining cleanliness of walkways, storage areas, and kitchen workspaces
- Properly handle cleaning chemicals and sanitation products according to safety guidelines
- Monitor dishwashing supplies and communicate when chemicals or cleaning products need to be replenished
- Help keep trash and waste areas clean and organized
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
- Support the kitchen team with general cleaning and sanitation duties as needed
- Complete opening, closing, and assigned cleaning duties
- Immediately report equipment problems, safety hazards, or sanitation concerns to management
Qualifications & Skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Strong attention to cleanliness, sanitation, and organization
- Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Willingness to learn proper dishwashing, sanitation, and chemical-handling procedures
- Ability to safely perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift
- Ability to stand and remain active for extended periods
- Ability to bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull items commonly used in a commercial kitchen
- Previous restaurant, dishwashing, or kitchen experience is preferred but not required
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in keeping a kitchen clean and organized and understands that a strong dish team is essential to a successful restaurant. If you are dependable, hardworking, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
