Dishwasher

Fresquez Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Fresquez, Inc. is seeking a dependable Dishwasher to support busy kitchen operations in an Albuquerque-area restaurant group. The role focuses on washing dishes, maintaining a clean and sanitary environment, and ensuring items are properly stored for use by the kitchen and service teams.

Dedicated to teamwork, this hourly position requires reliability, punctuality, and the ability to stand for long periods while assisting with general kitchen duties and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary dishwashing and kitchen environment.
• Must follow health and safety procedures and food safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and communicate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glassware, and utensils; load them into the dish machine.
• Sort and stack clean dishes and transport them to storage or service areas.
• Maintain dishwashing area and equipment; change water and chemicals as needed.
• Assist in overall kitchen cleanliness, including floors, mats, and storage spaces.
• Support team during busy service periods to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Thoroughness

Listening Skills

Communication

Ethical Conduct

Integrity

Personal Responsibility

Initiative

Safety Consciousness

Cleanliness

Job description

DISHWASHER

Multi-Unit | Multi-State Restaurant & Hospitality Organization

Summary Objective:

“At Fresquez Companies, we empower the lives of people by providing authentic, impactful and exceptional experiences (one team member and guest at a time.)”

Dishwashers are responsible for washing dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand. Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas. Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition. The dishwasher is also responsible for making sure the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe, and sanitary facility.

What You'll Do

• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary dishwashing and kitchen environment.
• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment using commercial dishwashing equipment and hand-washing techniques.
• Ensure clean items are properly stored and readily available for kitchen and service teams.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness throughout kitchen work areas, equipment, floors, and storage spaces.
• Support food safety and sanitation standards by following all health and safety procedures.
• Work closely with kitchen team members to keep operations running smoothly during busy service periods.
• Take pride in creating an organized and efficient workspace that contributes to an outstanding guest experience.

What Makes You Successful

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to help wherever needed.
• Commitment to cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a desire to contribute to team success.

Why Join Fresquez Companies?

At Fresquez Companies, every role matters. As a Dishwasher, you are an essential part of a team that values hard work, growth, and creating meaningful experiences for both our guests and fellow team members. We believe in developing talent, recognizing contributions, and providing opportunities for advancement within our growing organization.

Join a company where your work makes a difference every day and where you can be part of something bigger than yourself.

Essential Functions

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
• Sort and stack clean dishes. Carry clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas. Rewash soiled dishes before delivering.
• Change dishwater in dish machine every hour.
• Wash pots, pans and trays by hand.
• Remove trash and garbage to dumpster.
• Set up or break down dishwashing area.
• Clean and roll/unroll mats.
• Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
• Sweep/mop floors.
• Assemble/disassemble dish machine.
• Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster.
• Conduct general restaurant and restroom cleaning as directed.
• Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
• Notify manager any time dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.
• Do not touch dirty dishes before touching clean dishes without washing hands first.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a positive attitude and work well with other team members.
• Must be able to work unsupervised.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be willing to follow directions and ask questions for clarification if needed.

Skills

Organization, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Excellent Listening and Communication Skills, Ethical Conduct, High Integrity, Personal Responsibility and Initiative, Safety Conscious, Cleanliness

General Requirements

1. Strong knowledge and understanding of company and FDA standards, processes and procedures.

2. Detail oriented.

3. Excellent listening and communication skills.

4. Team Player – Ability to act in a collaborative manner which contributes to creating an environment of respect and professionalism displayed at all times toward management, co-workers, guests, and vendors.

5. Effective organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities.

6. Ability to work under pressure and to be flexible and adept at varying and changing demands.

7. Able to work at a fast pace in an effective manner.

8. Effective interpersonal communication and interpersonal skills with guests and co-workers including bussers, cooks, servers, bartenders, supervisors and management.

Work Environment

This job operates in a busy kitchen environment. This role routinely uses sinks and dishwashers and tools to clean kitchen equipment and appliances. Employees in this role are frequently exposed to hot water, potentially slippery floors, garbage disposals and cleaning chemicals.

Physical or Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

This position requires constant standing. All positions may require constant, frequent, or occasional: standing, walking, lifting, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Noise level is moderate to loud.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is an hourly position. Scheduled hours vary by restaurant needs, including necessary adjustments made during high and low seasonal changes. Typical days and hours of work for this position are Monday-Sunday 5am-10pm or later (varying shifts). Other days/hours and holidays required as needed or assigned.

Required Experience

Restaurant kitchen industry experience preferred.

Knowledge and understanding of relevant food safety and sanitation laws, principles, procedures, and practices.

Ability to read and comprehend labels on chemicals.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

1. Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

2. Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

3. Satisfactory completion of a background check in accordance with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Language Ability

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business rules and technical procedures.

Ability to clearly and effectively communicate information and respond to questions from management and team members.

Other (Secondary) Responsibilities

Assist with other restaurant functions including other assigned duties as needed. Must be able to fill in as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EOE Statement

Fresquez, Inc., Fresquez Concessions, Inc., NM Restaurant Investors Inc., DBA Village Inn, is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. The policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.