Dishwasher

StepStone-Hospitality-Inc; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

StepStone-Hospitality-Inc in Portland, ME seeks a dependable dishwasher to support a fast-paced kitchen. You will wash and sanitize dishware and utensils, operate dish machines, and keep the dish area clean and organized.

Responsibilities include waste disposal, restocking, basic food prep, and assisting with cleaning tasks. The role requires working nights, weekends, and holidays in a hot, humid kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle repetitive tasks efficiently.
• Good physical stamina and the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Hot, humid, and often noisy kitchen environment.
• Long periods of standing, bending, and lifting.
• Use of cleaning chemicals and exposure to water and steam.
• Flexible schedule, including availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must know the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.
• Ability to scrupulously follow all StepStone and hotel policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
• Operate industrial dishwashing machines and ensure proper handling of all kitchenware.
• Maintain cleanliness of dish area, floors, trash receptacles, and other kitchen stations.
• Remove trash and recycling, and properly dispose of food waste.
• Restock clean dishes and supplies in designated areas for easy access by kitchen and service staff.
• Assist with cleaning kitchen equipment and workstations as needed.
• Follow all health and safety regulations, including proper chemical handling and sanitation procedures.
• Support kitchen staff with basic prep or cleaning tasks as requested.
• Keep the dishwasher clean and report any functional or mechanical problems immediately.
• Monitor dish machine water temperature to ensure a sanitary wash cycle.
• Keep the dish room clean and organized.
• Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Segregate and remove trash and garbage, and place all in designated containers and haul to the dumpster
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or by use of a hand truck.
• Perform basic food prep as needed.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as required.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Repetitive tasks

Physical stamina

Lift up to 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Cleanliness

Standing/bending/lifting

Chemical handling

No experience required

Schedule flexibility

English communication

Policy adherence

Job description

Description

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
• Operate industrial dishwashing machines and ensure proper handling of all kitchenware.
• Maintain cleanliness of dish area, floors, trash receptacles, and other kitchen stations.
• Remove trash and recycling, and properly dispose of food waste.
• Restock clean dishes and supplies in designated areas for easy access by kitchen and service staff.
• Assist with cleaning kitchen equipment and workstations as needed.
• Follow all health and safety regulations, including proper chemical handling and sanitation procedures.
• Support kitchen staff with basic prep or cleaning tasks as requested.
• Keep the dishwasher clean and report any functional or mechanical problems immediately.
• Monitor dish machine water temperature to ensure a sanitary wash cycle.
• Keep the dish room clean and organized.
• Handle tableware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
• Segregate and remove trash and garbage, and place all in designated containers and haul to the dumpster
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or by use of a hand truck.
• Perform basic food prep as needed.
• Clean food preparation and production areas as required.

Requirements

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle repetitive tasks efficiently.
• Good physical stamina and the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Hot, humid, and often noisy kitchen environment.
• Long periods of standing, bending, and lifting.
• Use of cleaning chemicals and exposure to water and steam.
• Flexible schedule, including availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must know the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.
• Ability to scrupulously follow all StepStone and hotel policies and procedures.