Dishwasher

Thrive Restaurant Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a General Utility / Dishwasher to support our kitchen team. You will help maintain clean work areas, assist in basic food preparation, and be cross-trained to support all kitchen roles. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a positive service attitude.

We value a strong work ethic, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. This is an on-site position supporting restaurant operations and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and grow in hospitality.
• Ability to carry loads and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work indoors most of the time; occasional outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Scrape and pre-rinse dishes; operate dishwashing equipment.
• Wash pots, pans, and trays by hand or machine.
• Complete assigned prep work.
• Remove trash and garbage to dumpster area.
• Clean tables, walls, equipment, and floors.
• Clean garbage cans and receptacles.
• Assemble, maintain, and break down the dish machine.

Skills

Dishwashing

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that is a family-owned restaurant company that has been in business for over 50 years, and we're looking for the next member of our family. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the communities in which we live. If you want to work in a fun family atmosphere and are interested in learning business, leadership, and hospitality, this is the place for you.

In Applebee's, we're known as Legacy Apple. Applebee's has become synonymous with the neighborhood, which inspires us to be a good neighbor in the communities we serve, not just a great place to eat. Whether we're helping save a high school prom, or raising money for children battling cancer, we've given over $5 million to strengthen the lives and relationships in our communities. Our guiding value is "Be a Good Neighbor".

Role: General Utility / Dishwasher

Invitation: To make a difference by loving people through coordination and helpful service. You'll be responsible for maintaining kitchen work areas, equipment, plate ware and utensils -- keeping it all clean, sanitary and orderly. You'll also assist in food preparation activities and as a member of the Kitchen Team, you will work-in and be cross-trained in all kitchen department roles.

Specific Functions and Duties:

• Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes and places them in dishwashing machine (50%*).
• Washes pots, pans, and trays by hand and/or machine (15%*).
• Completes all assigned prep work (10%*).
• Removes trash and garbage to dumpster area (10%*).
• Washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors (5%*).
• Cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles (5%*).
• Assembles, maintains and breaks down the dish machine (5%*).

Qualification Standards:

• A desire to care for others, grow, and learn.
• A positive attitude.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Ability to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on both high and low shelves.
• Works indoors (90%*), outdoors (10%*).
• Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others.

Physical Requirements:

There are physical demands that come with this role. To be successful in this role you'll be regularly required to 1) navigate throughout the restaurant and communicate with guests, 2) move and grasp items up to five pounds, 3) lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 4) bend and stoop. You must have adequate vision to be able to discern cleanliness throughout the restaurant and operate a touchscreen. To perform these essential functions, reasonable accommodations may be made if you have disabilities.

Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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