Dishwasher

Grotto Pizza, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Grotto Pizza, Inc. in Newark, Delaware, is hiring a Bus Person/Dishwasher to assist in maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in the front-of-the-house area. Responsibilities include bussing tables, cleaning restaurant spaces, organizing dishwashing areas, and assisting servers. Ideal candidates should be at least 16 years old and possess stamina for extended standing. This entry-level position provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic restaurant environment, ensuring exceptional guest service.

Qualifications

• Some secondary education required.
• Entry-level position suitable for candidates at least 16 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the removal of dirty dishes from tables during and after guests’ meals.
• Clean tables, chairs, and restaurant areas.
• Organize dishwashing areas, wash and store dishes.

Skills

Stamina to stand up to 5 hours

Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 lbs

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Knowledge of restaurant layout

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.