Dishwasher

Grotto Pizza; Lancaster, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Grotto Pizza is seeking an entry-level Busser/Dishwasher to support front-of-house operations. The role involves bussing tables, cleaning dining and dish areas, and assisting servers to ensure smooth service.

The position requires a baseline education and physical ability to stand for several hours, lift up to 20 lbs, and work in a fast-paced restaurant. 16+ years old and willingness to perform various side tasks are expected.

Qualifications

• Stamina to stand for extended periods (up to 5 hours).
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 20 lbs. or more.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Bus tables and clear dishes during and after meals.
• Clean tables, chairs, and dining areas; maintain dish room organization.
• Wash, store, and transport dishes; assist servers as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of parking lots and building exteriors.
• Communicate with staff to ensure dining room efficiency and guest service.
• Stock wait stations with silverware, cups, ice, and plates.
• Assist in opening/closing procedures and side work tasks.
• Support restaurant maintenance and prevent spills or accidents.

Skills

Stamina

Lifting

Fast-paced

Restaurant layout knowledge

Education

Some secondary education

Job description

Description

To assist in the cleanliness and efficiency of the front-of-the-house area in order to maintain a productive and comfortable atmosphere in which to provide exceptional guest service. The bus person/dishwasher works under the Front of the House's general direction. He/she is responsible for bussing tables, cleaning all restaurant areas, maintaining dish room organization, washing and storing dishes, and assisting servers in their basic operations.

Job Duties

• Assist in the removal of dirty dishes from tables during and after guests' meals.
• Assist in the cleaning of tables, chairs, windows, floors, highchairs, boosters, booths, spice caddies, and pie racks.
• Keep dishwashing areas organized, including washing dirty dishes, returning clean dishes to designated areas, emptying slop buckets/garbage cans, taking garbage to dumpsters, and setting up, breaking down and cleaning the dishwashing unit.
• Maintain cleanliness of parking lots and building exteriors.
• Communicate with servers/hosts to ensure dining room efficiency and guest service.
• Assist in stocking wait stations with silverware, cups, ice, and plates.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of janitorial closet and cleaning supplies.
• Assist in the clean-up of any spills or accidents.
• Assist in restaurant maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager including store specific opening, closing, and side work procedures.

Requirements

• Education: Some secondary education.
• Experience: Entry-level position.
• Age: Must be at least 16 years old.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Stamina to stand up to 5 hours at a time.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and walk at a moderate pace.
• Strength to lift and carry bus objects that may weigh up to 20 lbs. or more.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of restaurant layout and basic safety concerns.