Dishwasher

Olympia Hospitality; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

PTO and holidays

Employee assistance program

Travel discounts

Job summary

The Olympia Companies in Norfolk, VA is seeking a reliable dishwasher to maintain clean dishes and kitchen sanitation. The person will operate dishwashing equipment, wash by hand or machine, and support a fast-paced kitchen team.

We offer health coverage, retirement matching, life insurance, PTO and holidays, wage-access, and employee travel discounts. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is important for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and sanitation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment by hand or using dishwashers.
• Sort and stack clean dishes properly, ensuring they are stored in designated areas.
• Empty and clean trash receptacles regularly.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the dishwashing area, including floors, walls, and countertops.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures, including proper handling of chemicals and cleaning agents.
• Adhere to proper food-handling and storage guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure food safety.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Fast-paced environment

Job description

An extraordinary dining experience begins with clean dishes and silverware, with that in mind, the Dishwasher is very important to the success of our business. This person ensures that all dishes and silverware are spotless and sparkling. Responsibilities include safely operating an automatic dishwashing machine, washing pots and pans, performing general kitchen clean‑up duties and disposing of all waste.

Rate of Pay: $16.00/hour

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment by hand or using dishwashers.
• Sort and stack clean dishes properly, ensuring they are stored in designated areas.
• Empty and clean trash receptacles regularly.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the dishwashing area, including floors, walls, and countertops.
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures, including proper handling of chemicals and cleaning agents.
• Adhere to proper food‑handling and storage guidelines to prevent cross‑contamination and ensure food safety.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects.

Benefits

• Health coverage: up to 80% contribution toward individual plans, and affordable dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with discretionary yearly match.
• Paid group term life insurance for select positions, 50% shared‑cost short‑term disability, and optional additional employee life insurance.
• Robust PTO plan and seven paid holidays; earned wage‑access program.
• Employee Assistance Program, sober support network, and recovery‑friendly workplace.
• Exclusive hotel travel discounts for team members; additional benefits may be available based on property location.

The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to such characteristics as race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.