Dish & Dining Room Assistants Denny's Rutland

Rremc-Restaurants,-Llc,-DBA-Denny; Wallingford (VT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meals or discounts

Job summary

Denny's, Inc. is seeking a Dishwasher / Kitchen Helper to support daily restaurant operations in Rutland, VT. This essential back-of-house role helps maintain a clean kitchen and learn professional skills.

You will wash dishes, assist with basic prep, keep areas sanitary, and restock supplies. No prior experience required; full training provided. Must be 18 or older.

Qualifications

• Back-of-house role in a professional kitchen.
• Minimum prior experience required — we provide full training.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and equipment using commercial dish machines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe dishwashing area
• Assist kitchen staff with basic prep tasks when needed
• Sweep, mop, and follow sanitation standards throughout the shift
• Take out trash, recycling, and help maintain overall cleanliness
• Restock clean plates, utensils, and supplies for service
• Follow all food safety, health, and hygiene guidelines

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Productivity in fast-paced env

Reliability

Physical strength (up to 40 lbs)

Willingness to learn

Job description

Dennys | 5151
361 US Route 7 S
Ste 107
Rutland, VT 05701, USA

• Pay or shift range: $14.42 USD to $18.48 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

About the Job

We are seeking a hardworking Dishwasher / Kitchen Helper to play a key role in maintaining a clean and organized back‑of‑house environment. This is an essential position that supports daily restaurant operations and offers opportunities to learn new skills in a professional kitchen setting.

What You'll Do

• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and equipment using commercial dish machines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe dishwashing area
• Assist kitchen staff with basic prep tasks when needed
• Sweep, mop, and follow sanitation standards throughout the shift
• Take out trash, recycling, and help maintain overall cleanliness
• Restock clean plates, utensils, and supplies for service
• Follow all food safety, health, and hygiene guidelines

What You'll Bring

• Strong work ethic and good attention to detail
• Ability to stay productive in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and team‑oriented
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for the duration of the shift
• Minimum prior experience required — we provide full training

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Opportunities to grow into prep cook, line cook, or other BOH positions
• Employee meals or discounts (if offered)
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Must be 18 or older.

Denny's, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexualorientation, genderidentity, disability, geneticinformation, militaryor veteran's status, criminal background, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.

Denny's, Inc. participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information on E-Verify, please contact the DHS at 888-897-7781 ordhs.gov/e-verify.Please note that we do not use this information to pre‑screen job applicants.

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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