Dishwasher

McNamara Catering; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

FSA

HSA

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

D’Amico Hospitality is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to support two venues, The Beach Club and Machine Shop. You will clean and sanitize dishes, maintain kitchen spaces, and support overall sanitation and safety standards across the facilities.

Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced kitchen, stand for long shifts, and handle routine duties as directed by the Chef. Opportunities include health, dental, vision, and other benefits as part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial kitchen dishwashing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, wash, and sanitize kitchen wares and equipment.
• Store and organize rolling stock.
• Sweep and mop designated areas to maintain sanitation.
• Notify Chef regarding repairs.
• Empty trash and recycle materials properly.
• Assist with special tasks as directed by the Chef.
• Maintain stock of cleaning supplies and linens.
• Promote safety and adhere to closing procedures.

Job description

At D’Amico Hospitality, excellence isn’t a slogan — it’s the standard.

We are a nationally recognized, premium hospitality company and the largest event and catering organization in the Twin Cities, known for executing complex, high-profile events with precision, creativity, and consistency. From corporate events and nonprofit galas to weddings and marquee celebrations, our work reflects an unwavering commitment to quality, detail, and execution at scale.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our passion for excellence isn’t just a tagline — it’s been consistently recognized through industry and regional awards, including:

• Best Catering Company — Twin Cities Business (2017, 2018, 2020–2022, 2025)
• Best Caterer for a Large Wedding — Minnesota Bride Magazine (2019–2025)
• Star Awards Winner — International Live Events Association (2019–2025)
• CATIE Awards Winner – Best Action Station (2024) and Best Catered Event (2025)

What You’ll Do

This role requires that you are able to commute to two of our venues which include The Beach Club and Machine Shop. The Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining all aspects of the cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen facilities and equipment. This includes cleaning and sanitizing dishes, equipment, and the kitchen area to uphold D’Amico's health, safety, and sanitation standards

Key responsibilities include:

• Clean, wash, and sanitize all kitchen wares, while also storing and organizing rolling stock.
• Scrape food from dirty dishes, pots, pans, plates, flatware, and glasses, then wash and store them appropriately.
• Sweep and mop designated areas to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards, including kitchen spaces, back hallways, walk‑in coolers, dry storage areas, and other assigned areas.
• Notify the Chef promptly regarding any necessary repairs.
• Empty all garbage cans, break down boxes, and dispose of trash and recycling properly.
• Assist with special tasks as directed by the Chef.
• Maintain stock of cleaning supplies and linens as instructed, and inform the manager when supplies are running low.
• Practice and promote safety measures to ensure the well‑being of oneself, fellow employees, and guests.
• Adhere to all required closing procedures at the end of each shift.
• Foster positive relationships with kitchen staff and other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must possess manual dexterity to wash, sanitize, store, and organize kitchen wares and equipment.
• Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that includes exposure to cleaning chemicals, wet floors, temperature extremes, humidity, and high noise levels.
• Must be able to reach, lift, and place items on both low and high shelving safely.
• Must have the physical stamina to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods, often up to ten (10) hours per shift.
• Must be able to bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must have flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.
• Must be able to listen attentively and follow verbal instructions from supervisors and team members

Compensation and benefits packages including 401k savings plan, Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance*, FSA and HSA options, employee discounts, and paid time off.

*Health insurance benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.