Dishwasher

The Friendly Toast; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours of sick time each year

Paid Time Off after 1 year of full-time employment

Time and a half on designated holidays

Health and dental benefits for full-time team members

401k plan options with Employer Match

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts and meals

Referral program

Job summary

The Friendly Toast, a vibrant all-day brunch restaurant in Portland, Maine, is seeking dedicated individuals for various dishwashing roles. You will be responsible for maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment, ensuring that dishes and utensils are sorted and washed promptly. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced settings and prioritize teamwork.

We offer numerous perks, including health benefits, paid time off after one year, and flexible scheduling. Join our community-centered team and grow with us!

Qualifications

• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Sort and rinse dirty dishes and utensils.
• Wash pots, pans, and trays by hand.
• Change dishwater in the dish machine every hour.
• Clean and maintain the dishwashing area.
• Sweep and mop floors to ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Description

The Friendly Toast is a unique “all day brunch and bar” restaurant with an eclectic, scratch-made menu. While we may have a passion for mimosas and tots, we prioritize people and community over all else. We pride ourselves on our safe and healthy workplace and our "come as you are" mentality.

We are looking for unique individuals passionate about food, with an eye for detail, and a zest for a fast-paced environment. We are an amazing place for growth within the restaurant industry, fostering our team members to grow their passion.

Pancakes or waffles? Come find out at the Toast!!

Major Responsibilities

• Attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Availability to work weekends and holidays
• Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
• Sort and stack clean dishes.
• Carry clean dishes to cook’s line and other proper storage areas.
• Rewash soiled dishes before delivering.
• Reliable and Punctual

Requirements

Toast Perks

• 40 hours of sick time each year
• Paid Time Off after 1 year of full-time employment
• Time and a half on designated holidays
• Health and dental benefits for full-time team members
• Other supplementary benefits available
• 401k plan options with Employer Match
• Flexible schedule
• Employee discounts and meals
• Referral program

Key Responsibilities

• Change dishwater in dish machine every hour.
• Wash pots, pans and trays by hand.
• Set up or break down dishwashing area.
• Clean and roll/unroll mats.
• Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
• Sweep/mop floors.
• Assemble/disassemble dish machine.
• Sweep up trash around exterior of restaurant and garbage dumpster.
• Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry.
• Notify manager any time dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures.

Working Conditions

• Hours may vary.
• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.
• Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment as well as operating machinery.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Friendly Toast is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.