Dishwasher

Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen is hiring a Dishwasher to help keep our kitchen running smoothly at our Nashville locations and during events. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with evening and weekend shifts essential for busy service periods.

You’ll be part of a team that values hard work, collaboration, and a positive attitude, contributing to a clean, safe, and efficient dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Dependability and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow safety instructions.
• Ability to work at a steady pace and communicate with teammates.
• Comfort standing, bending, and handling dishes in a warm, wet area.
• Experience is welcome, but willingness to learn matters most.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen tools.
• Keep clean items organized and stocked for service.
• Run dishwashing equipment safely and follow cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Keep the dish area, sinks, and surrounding floors clean and free of hazards.
• Handle trash and recycling, and help with general kitchen cleaning.
• Support opening and closing duties and assist with other kitchen tasks.
• Inform shift lead or manager about equipment, supplies, or safety concerns.

Skills

Dependability

Cleanliness focus

Team communication

Stamina

Willingness to learn

Job description

Available at all Nicoletto’s locations—including East Nashville, Mount Juliet, and Donelson—and with our trailer and events staff.

Every great shift needs someone keeping things clean and ready to go. As a Dishwasher at Nicoletto’s, you’ll help keep our kitchen moving and our team set up for success. If you’re dependable, like staying busy, and take pride in a job done right, there’s a place for you on our crew. You’re a key part of the team, and a clean stack of pans can save the dinner rush. Our work hard, play hard spirit means everyone pitches in, respects each other’s effort, and finds time for a laugh while getting the job done. Your work matters here—and so do you.

What You’ll Do

• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen tools.
• Keep clean items organized and stocked so the team has what it needs during service.
• Run dishwashing equipment safely and follow cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Keep the dish area, sinks, and surrounding floors clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Handle trash and recycling, and help with general kitchen cleaning.
• Support opening and closing duties and lend a hand with other assigned kitchen tasks.
• Tell the shift lead or manager when equipment, supplies, or safety concerns need attention.

What You Bring

• Dependability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to jump in.
• Care for cleanliness and the ability to follow safety instructions.
• The ability to keep a steady pace and communicate with teammates during busy shifts.
• Comfort standing, bending, and handling dishes and cookware in a warm, wet work area.
• Experience is welcome, but a willingness to learn matters most.

Schedule

Full-time and part-time positions are available. Evening and weekend availability is important for busy service periods and events.

Ready to be the teammate everyone’s glad to see on the schedule? We’d love to meet you.

Nicoletto's Pasta Co. is a Nashville, TN-based company that specializes in fresh pasta, bronze-cut dried pasta and fast-casual Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen restaurants.