Dishwasher

Lettuce-Entertain-You; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

EAP & Wellness

Paid Vacation

Medical Insurance (BCBS)

Dental & Vision

Life & Protection

Domestic Partners

401(k)

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You is hiring dishwashers to join our busy Northbrook team. This entry-level role supports the kitchen by washing and sanitizing dishes, restocking, and keeping a clean back-of-house area.

We value reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work flexible hours. Our dish team benefits include restaurant discounts, medical insurance, 401(k), paid vacation for qualifying employees, EAP focused on wellness, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Washes and sanitizes kitchen utensils and related items.
• Maintains back-of-house cleanliness and organization.
• Able to work a variety of hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate and utilize the dish machine and cleaning supplies.
• Wash, sanitize and dry all utensils and kitchenware.
• Return and restock items after washing and sanitizing.
• Read a thermometer when required by procedures.
• Maintain dishwashing machinery and report issues to Management.
• Identify when cleaning supplies are running low and notify Management.
• Assist with general cleanliness of back-of-house and restrooms.

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as DISHWASHERS!

A Few of Our Dish Team Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

A contemporary favorite on the North Shore, Di Pescara specializes in meticulously selected seafood, hand‑rolled sushi and a satisfying range of Italian and global specialties. The setting is modern with animated, lively dining rooms, private party rooms and an intimate, well‑stocked bar. Chef‑Partner Mychael Bonner brings a modern approach to traditional dishes with results such as Miso Glazed Sea Bass, Oven Roasted Fish and housemade Gnocchi. With both small‑bites desserts and a new a la carte Sunday brunch, Di Pescara will satisfy all appetites any day of the week.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career‑long training and development and opportunities for growth.

If you want a career at a progressive company with a long‑standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Dishwasher JOB DESCRIPTION

Dishwashers are responsible for washing and sanitizing all food service utensils and miscellaneous items such as plates, silverware, glassware, pots, pans, etc. Also responsible for assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of the back of house area. May have additional cleaning duties specific to the restaurant.

Essential Functions

• Operate and utilize the dish machine and cleaning supplies
• Wash, sanitize and dry all kitchen utensils, equipment and other items placed in the dish area or as requested by Management and Staff
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain a pace sufficient to prevent back up of dirty dishes, glasses, etc.
• Return and restock all items to appropriate area after washing and sanitizing procedures are completed
• Ability to read a thermometer
• Maintain dishwashing machinery and communicate any potential issues to Management
• Identify cleaning supplies and notify Management when running low
• Assist with general cleanliness of the back of house and restrooms
• Empty garbage (checking for restaurant supplies) and keep garbage areas clean and covered
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed