Dishwasher

Talk of the Town Restaurant Group; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Holidays Off

PTO/Sick Leave & Flexible Schedules

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Recognition

Direct Deposit

Giving Back

Family Culture Environment

Job summary

Talk of the Town Restaurant Group in Lakeland, FL is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to clean dishware, pots, pans and utensils, and keep back‑of‑house areas tidy. You may assist with basic food prep and receiving orders as needed, reporting to the Corporate/Executive Chef and Sous Chefs.

Ideal candidates show a willingness to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment, can follow directions, and are committed to neat, organized work habits. 5‑day dinner service schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in dishwashing or bussing is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean all dishware, glassware, utensils, pots and pans.
• Maintain cleanliness of the Meat room and prep areas.
• Remove all garbage and keep back dock and dumpster area organized.
• Assist with basic food prep and vendor food orders.
• Support management with daily kitchen housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Efficient task handling

Team collaboration

Neat and organized

Education

High school progress (preferred)

Job description

Overview

This position supports the Management Team by cleaning all dishware, glassware, utensils, pots and pans and returning them to correct storage. The Dishwasher will be responsible for daily cleaning of the Meat room, prep areas, taking out all garbage and keeping the back dock and garbage dumpster area clean and organized. The Dishwasher may perform some basic food prep duties as assigned and may be required to help put away food orders as they arrive from vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean all dishware, glassware, utensils, pots and pans.
• Maintain cleanliness of the Meat room and prep areas.
• Remove all garbage and keep the back dock and garbage dumpster area organized.
• Assist with basic food prep duties and help put away vendor food orders.
• Support the Management Team with daily kitchen housekeeping tasks.

Requirements

Education

Preferred: Working toward a High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Experience

Dishwashing or Bussing experience recommended, but not required.

Skills

• Efficiently manage the rigorous demands of the restaurant business.
• Interact with fellow employees and management and work as a team.
• Work in a neat and organized manner.

Benefits & Perks

• Health Insurance – A robust group health insurance and dental insurance based on eligibility.
• Holidays Off – All restaurants are closed during major holidays.
• Personal Time Off, Sick Leave & Flexible Schedules – Encouraged for work‑life balance.
• Restaurant Discounts – Hourly employees plus three guests receive 50% off total food and N/A beverage.
• Employee Recognition – Employee of the Month and tenured employee recognition and gifts.
• Direct Deposit – Payroll paid by direct deposit with emailed pay stubs.
• Giving Back – Monthly Round Up for Charity program at all Talk of the Town Restaurants.
• Family Culture Environment – A family‑owned and operated company since 1974.

Physical Requirements

• Use of legs and feet, arms and hands, walk, stand, and carry up to 50 lb.
• Ability to see and hear within normal standards with corrective devices if necessary.

Mental Requirements

Read, write, and speak English; basic math skills; work under pressure.

Working Conditions

This person will work in a kitchen atmosphere that is a semi‑hazardous environment with moderate to heavy noise. Hazards include hot surfaces, slippery floors, sharp knives and objects, heavy lifting, hot liquids, and kitchen equipment such as slicers, processors, and mixers. Working hours depend on the schedule established by the management team. Dinner service only, 5 days per week.

Reporting Relationships

The Dishwasher reports to the Corporate Chef, Chef and Sous Chef, and the management team.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, activities, and responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. The Dishwasher is governed by the rules outlined in the Employee Manual regarding overall conduct and behavior expected for all employees.