Dishwasher (1st & 2nd Shift)

Defoor Hospitality Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Defoor Hospitality Group seeks a reliable dishwasher in Madison, WI to support busy kitchen operations. You will wash, sanitize, and organize dishes, assist with basic prep, and help maintain a clean work area in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires punctuality, teamwork, and a professional appearance. You will follow safety guidelines and collaborate closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service delivery in a guest-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and punctual with good time management.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication with the kitchen staff.
• Willingness to pitch in and assist coworkers as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment.
• Keep the dishwashing area clean and organized.
• Assist kitchen staff with food preparation tasks as needed.
• Receive and put away deliveries of clean dishes and supplies.
• Dispose of trash and recycling from the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and work collaboratively with kitchen team.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Always in proper uniform.
• Never eats, drinks, or smokes in guest view.

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Punctual

Strong work ethic

Able to follow directions

English-speaking

Job description

Job Summary:

A Dishwasher is a crucial role in the Hospitality industry. They are responsible for cleaning dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and sometimes even the kitchen itself. Being a dishwasher needs someone who thrives under pressure, is a team player, and maintains a strong work ethic.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and utensils
• Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment
• Keep the dishwashing area clean and organized
• Assist kitchen staff with food preparation tasks as needed
• Receive and put away deliveries of clean dishes and supplies
• Dispose of trash and recycling from the kitchen
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Follow instructions from supervisors and work collaboratively with kitchen team
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Always in proper uniform.
• Never eats, drinks, or smokes in guest view.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Take direction from superiors
• Maintain and organize workload efficiently
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Ability to operate industrial machines, and follow safety guidelines at all times
• Always maintain a professional appearance and manner.
• Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand/walk on feet for 8 hours and work in a restrictive space/environment.
• Must speak in a clear, understandable voice and hear at a basic level, and understand English.
• Must be able to bend, stretch arms overhead and lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.