Dishwasher

Farms Work Wonders; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on market/restaurant/gallery

Paid training opportunities

Job summary

Farms Work Wonders in West Virginia is seeking a reliable part-time Dishwasher to support Mack's Bingo Kitchen operations as part of our learning-focused hospitality program for local Appalachian youth.

You will work alongside the Executive Chef, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and help ensure a smooth flow of service while mentoring Junior Crew members. No previous experience required; the right attitude matters.

Qualifications

• Reliability and dependability; shows up on time for every shift.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen with purpose and energy.
• Attention to detail to ensure dishes are clean and correct.
• Team-oriented mindset; communicates and supports the team.
• Maintains clean, organized workspace with high standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dish area.
• Support flow of service and assist Chef and management.
• Mentor Junior Crew and model high standards.
• Adhere to kitchen safety and cleanliness procedures.

Skills

Reliability and Dependability

Sense of Urgency and Purpose

Attention to Detail

Team-Oriented Mindset

Commitment to Standards

Education

Food Handlers certification within 30 days

Job description

Description

ABOUT OUR RESTAURANT

Mack’s Bingo Kitchen is an approachable American restaurant that utilizes seasonal ingredients from our organic farm and other nearby farms and purveyors. Our restaurant serves as a learning opportunity for our Junior Crew (local Appalachian Youth participating in our program) to engage with all aspects of the restaurant operations to provide a well-rounded experience in the hospitality industry. Youth have opportunities to work in the kitchen preparing and cooking, as well as on the dining room floor, supporting roles including hosting, serving, and interacting with our guests.

As a social enterprise, Mack’s Bingo Kitchen provides a well-rounded hospitality experience for local youth to complement the opportunities offered in our farm, market, bakery, and glass studio. It also provides a casual, approachable, yet exceptional experience for the community through food, drink, and hospitality.

Please read more about Mack's Bingo Kitchen here.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented Dishwasher to help keep Mack's Bingo Kitchen running smoothly — someone who takes pride in their work, moves with purpose, and understands that a clean and efficient kitchen is the foundation of a great guest experience.

This role is central to the daily operation of the kitchen. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and Restaurant Management Team to maintain cleanliness, support the flow of service, and contribute to a kitchen culture grounded in high standards, teamwork, and genuine care for the work. No previous experience is necessary — just the right attitude and a willingness to show up and work hard.

Beyond the dish station, this role carries a real mentorship dimension. You will work alongside Junior Crew members and contribute to a kitchen environment where standards are clear, people are supported, and learning is continuous.

If you are someone who finds satisfaction in doing a job well, who thrives in a fast-paced team environment, and who wants their work to mean something beyond the dish pit — this might be exactly the right kitchen for you.

This position reports to the Executive Chef.

MUST-HAVES

• Reliability and Dependability: You show up on time, every shift, ready to work. Your team counts on you — and you take that seriously.
• Sense of Urgency and Purpose: You move with intention. You understand that a clean kitchen is a fast kitchen, and you bring energy and focus to everything you do.
• Attention to Detail: You do not just run dishes through the machine — you make sure they come out right. Spots, char, and residue do not make it past your station.
• Team-Oriented Mindset: You are here to support the team, not just complete tasks. You communicate, pitch in, and help make the kitchen a better place to work.
• Commitment to Standards: You maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace at all times. You understand that quality and cleanliness are not optional — they are the baseline.

Additional responsibilities will be detailed in the interview and full job description.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to stand and work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods
• Must obtain a Food Handlers certification within 30 days of hire — provided by Mack's Bingo Kitchen
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

EXPECTED WORK SCHEDULE

This part-time position is expected to work 16–29 hours per week, three days per week, inclusive of mornings, evenings, weekends, and some government holidays. We have an immediate need for Friday and Saturday 4:00–10:00pm and Sunday 2:00–8:00pm.

COMPENSATION

This position is classified as a part-time, nonexempt with a starting wage of $15.00/hour. In addition to competitive pay, we offer the following benefits for part-time employees:

• Discount on items in the market, restaurant, and gallery
• Paid training opportunities

ABOUT FARMS WORK WONDERS

Farms Work Wonders is a nonprofit social enterprise whose mission is to ignite the spark of curiosity in Appalachian youth so they see themselves and their futures in new and exciting ways. Our businesses provide local Appalachian youth real-life learning experiences and generate proceeds that are 100% reinvested back into the local community. Since 2016, our enterprises have expanded to include a market, bakery, glass blowing studio, farm, and restaurant — creating over 100 local, good-paying jobs with many held by local high school students.

Farms Work Wonders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.