Dishwasher

IHOP; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

IHOP in College Park, MD is seeking a dedicated dishwasher to maintain clean dishes and a well-organized kitchen. You will wash dishes, assist with table resets, and support unloading deliveries while upholding food safety standards in a fast-paced culinary environment.

Ideal candidates have strong time management and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work as part of a team in a busy kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• Must have minimal work experience as a dishwasher.
• Must be proficient in operating with different types of dishes.
• Must know and follow all food safety procedures.
• Must have communication skills.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Consistently ensure the availability of clean dishes by washing flatware, dishes, pans, and pots.
• Maintain a clean work environment by cleaning kitchen machines and appliances.
• Remove dishes from tables and wash them.
• Reset and prepare tables, assist with unloading delivery trucks, clean cook stations, and kitchen appliances.
• Adhere to food safety procedures and regulations.
• Take out the trash and rinse garbage cans.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At IHOP, we’re more than just pancakes—we’re a place where families, friends, and communities come together over great food and warm hospitality. Since our founding, IHOP has been dedicated to delivering delicious meals, exceptional service, and memorable experiences for every guest, every time.

Main Responsibilities for a Dishwasher

• Consistently ensure the availability of clean dishes by washing flatware, dishes, pans, and pots.
• Maintain a clean work environment by cleaning kitchen machines and appliances (coffee makers, pans, pots, mixers, stoves).

Dishwasher Job Description

We have a vacant spot for a well-organized and committed dishwasher. Our culinary environment is fast-paced and we expect you to be able to work as part of a team. Your main duties will include removing dishes (plates and flatware) from the tables and washing them. On occasion, you will be asked to reset and prepare tables, assists with unloading delivery trucks, clean cook stations, kitchen appliances, and machines.

Our goal is to employ a person with excellent time management and communication skills. You should be able to prioritize tasks. You will be working in a kitchen for most of your workday. This means that you will also have to abide by food safety procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities of a Dishwasher

• Maintaining a clean and well-organized working environment
• Bussing tables to collect soiled plates and flatware
• Maintaining the availability of clean dishes at all times
• Cleaning kitchen appliances and machines
• Helping other team members to unload and store deliveries
• Assist other staff members with tasks when the need arises
• Adhere to food safety procedures and regulations
• Taking out the trash
• Rinsing garbage cans

Dishwasher Job Requirements

• Must have minimal work experience as a dishwasher
• Must be proficient in operating with different types of dishes
• Must know and follow all food safety procedures
• Must carry at least a high school diploma or an equivalent
• Must have communication skills
• Must be able to prioritize tasks

Our brand stands for

• Quality & Taste: From breakfast favorites to hearty dinners, we serve meals made with care.
• Family & Community: We create welcoming environments where everyone feels at home.
• Opportunity & Growth: IHOP is not just a restaurant—it’s a place where careers flourish, leaders are nurtured, and teamwork thrives.
• Innovation & Consistency: We continuously evolve to meet guests’ needs while maintaining the classic flavors they love.

At IHOP, our mission is simple: serve smiles along with great food and create opportunities for our team members to grow and succeed.