Dishwasher

Why You’ll Enjoy This Job
You understand that clean service ware is essential to delivering great dining experiences, and you take pride in being the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps everything sparkling and sanitary. Whether it’s cleaning pots and pans so the kitchen keeps moving, or making sure all surfaces are spotless for safety, your attention to detail and strong work ethic make a real impact. If you enjoy staying active, working with a team, and knowing your efforts matter, this may be the right role for you.

Job Summary
Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all cookware, service ware, and kitchen surfaces. This role supports the culinary and food & beverage teams by ensuring the kitchen is clean, organized, and ready for daily operations, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and sanitation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promptly sort and clean all soiled dishware, cookware, and utensils by hand or using commercial dishwashing equipment.

• Operate and maintain dish machine in accordance with hotel and health department standards.

• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, floors, oven hoods, and other surfaces to meet health and safety requirements.

• Keep dish machine filled with clean water and ensure proper chemical levels.

• Wash kettles, tilt skillets, pots, pans, and other large equipment so chefs can work efficiently.

• Empty trash bins over ¾ full, clean and sanitize them, and return them to designated areas.

• Perform deep cleaning tasks as assigned and assist with special kitchen projects.

• Ensure floors are dry and safe to prevent slips and falls; remove debris and separate linen.

• Organize and restock the dish area to maintain an orderly and efficient workspace.

• Follow all sanitation, safety, and food handling guidelines.

• Report any unsafe conditions, spills, or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.

• Adhere to all hotel policies and safety procedures.

• Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance at all times.

• Turn in lost and found items and assist other kitchen staff when needed.

• Perform additional tasks as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Hold or be in the process of obtaining a valid Food Handler Card.

• Ability to operate commercial dishwashing equipment and understand written instructions for chemicals and equipment.

• Knowledge of safe handling, cleaning, and storage of kitchen equipment and service ware.

• Basic understanding of English required for safety communication and task instruction.

• Prior dishwashing or kitchen cleaning experience preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand for extended periods and move continuously throughout the shift.

• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift or move items up to 70 pounds.

• Manual dexterity required for operating dish equipment and handling dishware.

• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and pushing/pulling dish carts (up to 100 lbs).

• Must be able to grasp, lift, and carry dishware, trays, and cleaning supplies safely.

• Constant talking, hearing, seeing, smiling, and maintaining focus in a busy kitchen environment.

Perks 

• Incentive programs

• Free employee meal during shift

• Opportunities to grow in hospitality

*This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.