DISHWASHER

Rivalries Falmouth; Falmouth (ME); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free meals

Employee discounts

Career growth

Simple IRA

Job summary

Rivalries Falmouth in Maine is seeking a reliable, hardworking Dishwasher to join our back-of-house team. Part-time or full-time hours are available; nights and weekends are required.

No prior restaurant experience is needed—we will train you with a great attitude and a willingness to learn. You will manage the dish pit, support the culinary team, and help keep the kitchen clean and organized while promoting a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• No prior restaurant experience required; full training provided.
• Part-time or full-time hours available.

Responsibilities

• Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, glassware, and utensils using a dishwasher or 3-compartment sink.
• Organize and return clean items to storage to support line cooks.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain a clean, safe dish area.
• Assist with light food prep or inventory delivery tasks when needed.
• Be punctual, dependable, and communicate well with the team.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Physical stamina

Willingness to learn

Job description

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking Dishwasher to join our back-of-house team! Part-time or full-time hours available, must be able to work nights and weekends. No prior restaurant experience required, we will fully train anyone with a great attitude and a willingness to learn!

As a core member of our kitchen crew, you will keep the restaurant running efficiently by managing the dish pit and supporting the culinary team. Your daily tasks will include:

• Cleaning & Sanitizing: Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans using both a commercial dishwashing machine and a 3-compartment manual sink.
• Organization: Properly stack and return clean kitchenware, plates, and cooking utensils to their designated storage areas so the line cooks always have what they need.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Sweep and mop kitchen floors, wipe down workstations, and keep the dish area organized and safe.
• Waste Management: Empty kitchen trash cans and recycling bins into the proper outdoor receptacles.
• Team Support: Assist with light food prep tasks (such as peeling vegetables) or unloading inventory deliveries during slower periods when needed.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and move around for long periods (8+ hour shifts) and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Reliability: Punctual, dependable, and possesses a strong work ethic.
• Team Player: Ability to communicate politely and work well alongside line cooks, chefs, and front-of-house staff in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits & Perks: Weekly pay with opportunities for performance-based raises. Free Meals: Complimentary staff meals during your shift. Employee Discounts: 50% off food and drinks when you dine with us on your days off. Career Growth: We love to promote from within if you are interested in moving up to a prep cook or line cook position at some point. Simple IRA with employer match available for eligible full-time employees.

Rivalries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.