Dishwasher

HomeGrown Kitchen; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a General Utility / Dishwasher to maintain clean, sanitary kitchen areas and assist in food preparation. The role supports the Kitchen Team and crosses into all kitchen department functions as needed.

Key duties include dishwashing, prep assistance, trash removal, and maintaining equipment and workspaces. The position emphasizes safety and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A desire to care for others and grow.
• A positive attitude.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Ability to place plates and utensils on shelves at various heights.
• Works indoors most of the time, occasional outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes and uses the dishwashing machine.
• Washes pots, pans, and trays by hand and/or machine.
• Completes all assigned prep work.
• Removes trash and garbage to dumpster area.
• Washes work area tables, walls, and equipment.
• Cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles.
• Assists in assembling, maintaining and breaking down the dish machine.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Positive attitude

Physical stamina

Team orientation

Safety awareness

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that’s been in business for over 50 years, and we’re looking for the next member of our family. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the communities in which we live. If you want to work in a fun family atmosphere and are interested in learning business, leadership, and hospitality, this is the place for you.

HomeGrown debuted in 2017 and was created on the belief that if we could help people start their day with kindness, they would carry that kindness forward to others they meet during the day. We don’t do this alone, we partner with many local producers who share their gifts and expertise to create community at every table. Our guiding value is "Cultivating Kindness".

Role: General Utility / Dishwasher

Invitation: To make a difference by loving people through service. You’ll be responsible for maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment, plate ware and utensils -- keeping it all clean, sanitary and orderly. You’ll also assist in food preparation activities and as a member of the Kitchen Team, you will work-in and be cross-trained in all kitchen department roles.

Specific Functions and Duties:

• Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes and places them in dishwashing machine (50%*).
• Washes pots, pans, and trays by hand and/or machine (15%*).
• Completes all assigned prep work (10%*).
• Removes trash and garbage to dumpster area (10%*).
• Washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors (5%*).
• Cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles (5%*).
• Assembles, maintains and breaks down the dish machine (5%*).

Qualification Standards:

• A desire to care for others, grow, and learn.
• A positive attitude.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Ability to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on both high and low shelves.
• Works indoors (90%*), outdoors (10%*).
• Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others.

Physical Requirements:

There are physical demands that come with this role. To be successful in this role you’ll be regularly required to 1) navigate throughout the restaurant and communicate with guests, 2) move and grasp items up to five pounds, 3) occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 4) bend and stoop. You must have adequate vision to be able to discern cleanliness throughout the restaurant and operate a touchscreen. To perform these essential functions, reasonable accommodations may be made if you have disabilities.

Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.