Dishwasher

HomeGrown Kitchen; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned restaurant is seeking a General Utility / Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and assist with food preparation. The role involves cleaning work areas, washing dishes, and supporting the kitchen team. Candidates should have a positive attitude, a desire to learn, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This position offers a supportive family-style environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to transport cases up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Capable of working in hot and damp environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Assist in food preparation as part of the kitchen team.
• Wash dishes using machine and by hand.

Skills

Desire to care for others

Positive attitude

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family‑owned restaurant company that’s 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.

HomeGrown debuted in 2017 and was created on the belief that if we could help people start their day with kindness, they would carry that kindness forward to others they meet during the day. We don’t do this alone, we partner with many local producers who share their gifts and expertise to create community at every table. Our guiding value is "Cultivating Kindness".

Role

General Utility / Dishwasher

Invitation

To make a difference by loving people through 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) occasionally 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.