Dishwasher – Fast-Paced Chicago Kitchen, Great Benefits

Hawksmoor - Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksmoor Chicago is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support busy kitchen operations, keeping dish areas clean, stocked, and compliant with safety standards in a high-volume restaurant. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will operate the dish machine, wash and sanitize utensils, maintain cleanliness, and assist with setup and breakdown of the kitchen.

The role requires physical stamina and teamwork. This entry-level position offers competitive pay, benefits discussed at interview, and a chance to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in professional kitchens in Chicago.
• Comfortable with high-volume businesses (covers/revenue).
• Pride in a job well done.

Responsibilities

• Operate and utilize the dish machine and cleaning supplies.
• Wash, sanitize and dry all kitchen utensils, equipment and other items placed in the dish area or as requested by Management and Staff.
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction.
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels.
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces.
• Health & safety awareness.
• Maintenance and general up keeping of kitchen equipment.
• Setup and breakdown of the general kitchen area i.e. bins/bin room/floors/walls etc.
• A good understanding of chemicals and cleaning equipment.

Skills

Kitchen experience

High volume service

Hard work

Job description

Hawksmoor Chicago is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support busy kitchen operations, keeping dish areas clean, stocked, and compliant with safety standards in a high-volume restaurant. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will operate the dish machine, wash and sanitize utensils, maintain cleanliness, and assist with setup and breakdown of the kitchen.

The role requires physical stamina and teamwork. This entry-level position offers competitive pay, benefits discussed at interview, and a chance to