Dish & Busser: Back-of-House Support Pro

Universal Store; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

IHOP in Crystal Lake, IL, is seeking a dishwashing associate to keep the dining area clean and the kitchen flowing. Responsibilities include washing dishes, resetting tables, stocking supplies, and following SOPs to meet guest cleanliness standards.

The role requires the ability to read English instructions and work with the team to maintain proper sanitation. Physical tasks include lifting up to 50–100 pounds and standing for long periods; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to understand oral instructions in English and read English or Spanish well enough to read and understand instructions from supervisors, requests from co–workers and guests, and warning and safety labels.
• IHOP training course work as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional functional working relationships with IHOP employees and guests.
• Clear, clean, and reset tables and clean chairs, booths, and floors after guests leave.
• Pick up, sort, and wash all china, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, utensils, etc.
• Follow dish machine and/or sink procedures per IHOP SOP
• Unload, unbox, rotate, and store food, equipment, and supplies as necessary.
• Stock and rotate all needed supplies in service areas and dining room.
• Dispose of all trash properly
• Check restrooms hourly to ensure proper stocking levels of supplies and the cleanliness of the facilities.
• Perform all cleaning duties according to posted cleaning charts.
• Comply with IHOP uniform and appearance standards per SOP guidelines.
• Perform other assignments or tasks as assigned by the General manager, Assistant Manager, or acting supervisor

Skills

Communication

Reading comprehension

English proficiency

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

IHOP in Crystal Lake, IL, is seeking a dishwashing associate to keep the dining area clean and the kitchen flowing. Responsibilities include washing dishes, resetting tables, stocking supplies, and following SOPs to meet guest cleanliness standards.

The role requires the ability to read English instructions and work with the team to maintain proper sanitation. Physical tasks include lifting up to 50–100 pounds and standing for long periods; training will be provided.