Dishwasher

ASM Global; Saint Simons (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

ASM Global at The Jekyll Island Convention Center is seeking a part-time Dishwasher. The role focuses on maintaining strict cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, and cooking utensils, using both machine and manual methods.

The position requires evening, weekend, and holiday availability based on event needs. Primary duties include dishwashing, station setup, and kitchen upkeep to ensure a safe, sanitary environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised, follow directions, and proactively ask clarifying questions when needed.
• Adaptability: Driven to deliver results and capable of adapting to frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication & detail: Strong oral communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Compliance: Strict adherence to local health codes and food safety protocols.
• Availability & logistics: Must have reliable transportation and a flexible schedule to work varying hours, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Sort, rinse, and rack dirty dishes, glassware, tableware, and cooking utensils to send through the dish machine.
• Wash pots, pans, and trays by hand.
• Sort, stack, and return clean items to the cook’s line and designated storage areas.
• Inspect dishes for cleanliness and rewash soiled items before delivering.
• Assemble and disassemble the dish machine as needed.
• Set up and break down the dishwashing area at the start and end of shifts.
• Fill and empty soak tubs with proper cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Monitor dish machine wash/rinse cycle temperatures and immediately notify management if temperatures fall below safety standards.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors; promptly wipe up spills to keep floors dry and prevent slips.
• Remove trash and garbage to external dumpsters.
• Perform other kitchen utility duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Independence

Adaptability

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Dishwasher

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports to: Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Status: Part-Time (Flexible schedule; frequent evening, weekend, and holiday work required based on event needs)

The Jekyll Island Convention Center has an immediate opening for a part-time Dishwasher. The dish and general utility position is responsible for maintaining strict cleanliness and sanitation standards for china, glassware, tableware, and cooking utensils using both machine and manual cleaning methods. This role ensures the dishwashing area and kitchen environment remain clean, safe, and sanitary.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Dishwashing & Sanitation:
  
  
  
  • Sort, rinse, and rack dirty dishes, glassware, tableware, and cooking utensils to send through the dish machine.
  
  
  • Wash pots, pans, and trays by hand.
  
  
  • Sort, stack, and return clean items to the cook’s line and designated storage areas.
  
  
  • Inspect dishes for cleanliness and rewash soiled items before delivering.
  
  
  
  


• Station Maintenance & Setup:
  
  
  
  • Assemble and disassemble the dish machine as needed.
  
  
  • Set up and break down the dishwashing area at the start and end of shifts.
  
  
  • Fill and empty soak tubs with proper cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
  
  
  • Monitor dish machine wash/rinse cycle temperatures and immediately notify management if temperatures fall below safety standards.
  
  
  
  


• Kitchen Upkeep & Safety:
  
  
  
  • Sweep and mop kitchen floors; promptly wipe up spills to keep floors dry and prevent slips.
  
  
  • Remove trash and garbage to external dumpsters.
  
  
  • Perform other kitchen utility duties as assigned by management.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience & Independence: Ability to work unsupervised, follow directions, and proactively ask clarifying questions when needed.


• Adaptability: Driven to deliver results and capable of adapting to frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events in a fast-paced environment.


• Communication & Detail: Strong oral communication skills and high attention to detail.


• Compliance: Strict adherence to local health codes and food safety protocols.


• Availability & Logistics: Must have reliable transportation (an Island Access Pass will be provided) and a flexible schedule to work varying hours, evenings, and weekends.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Physical Demands

• Standing & Mobility: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; constant reaching, standing, walking, and stooping.


• Lifting: Daily lifting and carrying of up to 40 lbs for up to 10 minutes at a time.


• Dexterity: Strong balance, manual dexterity, and repetitive eye/hand coordination.

Work Environment

• Operates in a active kitchen setting using sinks, commercial dishwashers, and cleaning tools.


• Frequent exposure to hot water, potentially slippery floors, garbage disposals, and standard cleaning chemicals.