Dishwasher

Harri; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Mental/[

Job summary

Antico Posto in Oak Brook, IL is seeking dishwashers to support our kitchen team. You will wash and sanitize utensils, pots, and dishes, operate the dish machine, and help maintain a clean back-of-house area. Flexible hours include weekends, with opportunities for growth within Lettuce Entertain You.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety standards in a busy Italian restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work varied hours including weekends.
• Capacity to read a thermometer and follow sanitation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize all kitchen utensils and items.
• Operate the dish machine and maintain cleaning supplies.
• Return and restock items after washing.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Dishwashing

Sanitation

Team player

Heavy lifting

Weekend shifts

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)

Antico Posto is a cozy Italian restaurant and wine bar serving Italian classics daily in Oakbrook Center. House specialties include handmade pastas, gnocchi, ravioli, hot and cold antipasti, brick oven hand-stretched pizzas and house-churned gelato. Antico Posto’s wine list includes Italian, Californian and Washington varietals, and features more than 50 wines available by the glass and bottle. Antico Posto also has a private dining room and seasonal patio.

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