Dishwasher

Kindred Restaurant; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Kindred Restaurant in Davidson, NC is seeking reliable dishwashers to join the back-of-house team. You will wash and sanitize dishes, maintain a clean dish pit, and support kitchen staff during fast-paced service.

We offer competitive pay starting at $18/hr plus benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, training and advancement opportunities, employee discounts, and free food and snacks. Full-time and part-time schedules with night shifts available.

Qualifications

• Previous dish or kitchen experience preferred, not required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working around heat, steam, and cleaning chemicals.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and kitchen equipment efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized dish pit and ensure a steady supply of clean items throughout service.
• Properly store and stack clean dishware and equipment.
• Assist with basic kitchen prep and cleaning duties as needed.
• Empty trash and maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, walls, and drains.
• Follow all health department and food safety guidelines for sanitation.
• Communicate with kitchen staff to anticipate needs during high-volume service.
• Support the kitchen team in maintaining a fast-paced, organized workflow.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team during high-volume, fast-paced shifts.

Skills

Dishwashing

Fast-paced

Teamwork

Stamina

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks

Position Summary

We're hiring reliable, hardworking dishwashers to join our back-of-house team at Kindred Restaurant in Davidson, NC. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment suited to team members who take pride in keeping the kitchen running smoothly behind the scenes.

About Us

Kindred is an upscale casual restaurant and the flagship of a growing local restaurant group, with several other restaurants in the area owned by Joe & Katy Kindred. Our culinary team has earned five James Beard Foundation nominations for Best Chef: Southeast along with other national and local accolades. We want to continue to grow and push the boundaries of food and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and kitchen equipment efficiently
• Maintain a clean, organized dish pit and ensure a steady supply of clean items throughout service
• Properly store and stack clean dishware and equipment
• Assist with basic kitchen prep and cleaning duties as needed
• Empty trash and maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, walls, and drains
• Follow all health department and food safety guidelines for sanitation
• Communicate with kitchen staff to anticipate needs during high-volume service
• Support the kitchen team in maintaining a fast-paced, organized workflow
• Work collaboratively as part of a team during high-volume, fast-paced shifts

Qualifications

• Previous dish or kitchen experience preferred, not required
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working around heat, steam, and cleaning chemicals
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Competitive, based on experience. Starting at $18/hr.
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Employee Discount
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity for growth within a multi-location restaurant group

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Schedule

Night shift

Restaurant Type

Upscale casual