Dishwasher

Thirsty Turtle Seagrill; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Thirsty Turtle Seagrill is seeking a diligent dishwasher to join our team. You will maintain a spotless, sanitary dining area and kitchen, ensuring dishes, glassware, and utensils are cleaned promptly for a high-volume restaurant.

The role requires reliable attendance, teamwork, and adherence to food safety standards, with potential for advancement and a flexible schedule. Physical effort includes lifting up to 40 lbs and standing for long periods on-site in Florida.

Qualifications

• Stock supplies in serving stations and refrigerators.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Good communication with team and management.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and sanitization of all dishes, glassware, and utensils using manual and machine methods.
• Load dishes into the dish machine, rinse, and unload for storage.
• Wash and sanitize all dinnerware and cookware; store properly.
• Maintain clean and stocked work areas and restrooms.
• Perform minor food prep tasks as assigned (e.g., cutting lemons, portioning pasta).
• Sort and remove trash; operate fryers safely and dispose of waste.
• Support overall kitchen cleanliness and safety and report issues to management.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Food safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Reports to:

General Manager/Manager

Classification:

Hourly; Non-exempt

Supervises:

N/A

POSITION SUMMARY:

The person in this role must be a team player, upbeat and helpful. An important part of this position is to ensure guests and team members have a spotless, clean and safe environment. Maintaining the cleanliness of dishes, tableware, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils is critical in a high volume restaurant like Thirsty Turtle. Dishwashers must maintain a positive and professional approach to both coworkers and customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

• Ensuring the cleanliness and sanitization of dishes, tableware, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils by manual and machine cleaning methods.
• Scrape, rinse, and load dishes and utensils into dish machine.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, utensils, pots and pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Complete any minor food prep items assigned to you, such as cutting lemons, portioning pasta, etc.
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Empty fry oil and clean fryers.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean, safe and orderly condition.
• Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
• Maintain sparkling clean restrooms and grounds.

MAJOR TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, or refrigerators.
• Clean dish machine - break down at the end of the night
• Sweep or mop floors.
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas, compactor or dumpster.
• Clean garbage cans with water and soap.
• Adheres to food safety and sanitation standards
• Brings safety concerns to the attention of management.
• Alerts the Manager on duty of customer issues or needs.
• Complete any assigned "sidework," and perform additional cleaning duties as requested.
• Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies, alert Manager to any issues.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS- KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:

Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, or refrigerators.

• Reports for work on time.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrates integrity, maturity, dependability, tact, positive attitude, and enthusiasm on the job.
• Cooperates with others and recognizes the importance of teamwork in providing quality services.
• Maintains an appearance and demeanor consistent with our policies, maintains composure.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of our operations and platforms/systems.
• Ability to handle a stressful environment, and exercise sound judgment.
• No known food allergies.
• No known allergies to cleaning/sterilizing products.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Constant, repetitive physical activity such as bending, walking, wiping, kneeling, twisting, reaching and prolonged periods of standing in a small space; must be able to climb a ladder when needed.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet, and coordinate movement of several parts of the body.
• High level of manual dexterity to safely work with glass, knives and restaurant equipment.
• Auditory and visual skills. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Multitasking, handling different work activities, and shifting attention quickly from one task to another.
• Able to use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 40 lbs.
• Conditions in certain areas of the restaurant may expose the employee to odors, cold or heat, humidity, loud noise.
• Schedule flexibility needed, especially in season during peak high volume periods.
• Must have means of travel in order to get to work.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Food Handler Certification
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Prior experience in the hospitality/food industry helpful.