Dishwasher / Dish Prep

MaineGuide; Yarmouth (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal provided each shift

Paid training

Early evening schedule

Growth opportunities

Pooled tips

Job summary

MaineGuide in Yarmouth, ME is seeking a reliable Dish Prep / Closing Cleanup team member for part-time, in-person work. The role focuses on end-of-day cleaning, dish duties, and light prep to prepare for the next day, with a collaborative kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, punctual, and able to work independently, with the potential for growth into other BOH roles as the restaurant expands. Pay ranges from $17 to $20 per hour, plus an additional $2-$4 per hour pooled tips.

Qualifications

• Experience with dishwashing is preferred but not required.
• Food safety mindset and ServSafe-like certifications are a plus but not required.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear communication and teamwork in a busy closing shift.
• Comfortable following checklists and procedures in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-of-day cleaning and closing duties: vacuum, mop, sweep, trash removal, and tidying front and back-of-house.
• Sanitize all kitchen surfaces, prep stations, equipment, and food-contact areas.
• Wash, dry, sanitize, and organize dishes and utensils; return to storage.
• Maintain restroom cleanliness to a high standard.
• Operate dish machines and hand-wash stations safely.
• Restock cleaning supplies and report inventory or equipment issues.
• Follow food safety, HACCP, and cleaning checklists each shift.
• Assist with other BOH tasks (receiving deliveries, rotating inventory, simple prep).
• Light food prep to prep for the next day (portioning, trimming, basic chopping, labeling).
• Tidy up front-of-house areas (sweeping, mopping, sanitizing shared surfaces).

Skills

Dishwashing

Basic prep

Food safety mindset

Punctual and independent

Team player

Job description

About Us: We're a small, owner-operated takeout taco shop with a scratch kitchen. Our crew is tight, collaborative, and focused on great food and clean, efficient service. We're hiring a reliable Dish Prep / Closing Cleanup team member to keep the kitchen running smoothly and set us up for the next day.

Schedule

Ideal hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (part-time). Evening/extra shift flexibility appreciated but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform end-of-day cleaning and closing duties: vacuum, mop, sweep, remove trash, and tidy front and back-of-house.
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen work surfaces, prep stations, equipment, and food contact areas to meet sanitation standards.
• Wash, dry, sanitize, and organize dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and small wares; return items to proper storage.
• Clean and maintain the restroom to a high standard.
• Operate dish machines and hand-wash stations correctly and safely.
• Restock cleaning supplies and report low inventory or equipment issues to shift lead/manager.
• Follow food safety, HACCP, and cleaning checklists every shift.
• Pitch in with other BOH tasks as needed (receiving deliveries, rotating inventory, simple prep).
• Light food prep to get a head start on the next day (portioning, trimming, basic chopping, labeling).
• Help to tidy up front-of-house area (sweep/mop/clean and sanitize shared surfaces).

What We're Looking For

• Previous dishwashing and basic prep experience preferred but not required.
• Food safety mindset - ServSafe or similar certification a plus (not required).
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Team player who communicates clearly and maintains a positive attitude during busy closing shifts.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen and following checklists and procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for the full shift and move safely in a busy kitchen.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and frequently move lighter loads.
• Ability to bend, reach, squat, and perform repetitive motions.
• Comfortable working around hot equipment, steam, loud machines, and cleaning chemicals (with proper PPE).

Perks

• Staff meal provided each shift.
• Paid training and a supportive small-team environment.
• Regular, predictable early evening schedule (no late nights).
• Opportunity to grow into other roles (prep cook, FOH cashier) as the restaurant expands.
• Pooled Tips (additional $2-$4 per hour)

JOB TYPE: Part-time (in-person)

PAY: $17-$20 based on experience (additional $2-$4 per hour)

LOCATION: In person (Yarmouth, Maine)