Dishwasher

Do-Rite Donuts; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Do-Rite Donuts is hiring for a Dishwasher to support back-of-house operations in our Chicago location. The role emphasizes maintaining cleanliness, operating dishwashing equipment, and supporting a fast-paced service environment.

Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and work various shifts including weekends. We value teamwork and adherence to safety and sanitation standards in a chef-owned setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate dish machines and maintain cleanliness.
• Able to work a variety of hours, including weekends.
• Must stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read a thermometer.
• Team player and comply with safety guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a pace to prevent back-up of dirty dishes.
• Return and restock items after washing.
• Read and monitor thermometer as required.
• Maintain dishwashing machinery and report issues.
• Identify and notify when cleaning supplies run low.
• Assist with general cleanliness of back of house and restrooms.

Skills

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Teamwork

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as DISHWASHERS!

A Few of Our Dish Team Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is a Chef-owned stop in Chicago known for hand-crafted artisan donuts, tasty chicken sandwiches, and scrambled-to-order breakfast sandwiches. We proudly serve eye-opening Dark Matter Coffee, which is ethically sourced and Chicago roasted.
The culinary mantra at Do-Rite is focused on 3 points: made in-house, small batch, and FRESH. ALL. DAY.

We believe in people. We believe in treating our guests and staff well.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

DISHWASHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Dishwashersare responsible for washing and sanitizing all food service utensils and miscellaneous items such as plates, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, etc. Also responsible for assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of the back of house area. May have additional cleaning duties specific to the restaurant.

Essential Functions

• Operate and utilize the dish machine and cleaning supplies
• Wash, sanitize and dry all kitchen utensils, equipment and other items placed in the dish area or as requested by Management and Staff
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain a pace sufficient to prevent back up of dirty dishes, glasses, etc.
• Return and restock all items to appropriate area after washing and sanitizing procedures are completed
• Ability to read a thermometer
• Maintain dishwashing machinery and communicate any potential issues to Management
• Identify cleaning supplies and notify Management when running low
• Assist with general cleanliness of the back of house and restrooms
• Empty garbage (checking for restaurant supplies) and keep garbage areas clean and covered
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player