Dishwasher – Grand Gardner Hotel

Urschel; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 16,684 - 23,762; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel stay discounts

On-site dining discounts

Flexible scheduling

Professional development

Job summary

Grand Gardner Hotel in Downtown Valparaiso, IN is seeking a dependable, service-focused team member to join as a part-time dishwasher. The role supports the culinary team and ensures cleanliness of dishes and kitchen areas. The job is part-time with evening, weekend, and holiday availability preferred.

Starting pay is $14.68/hour, with opportunities to learn and grow in a boutique hotel environment. This position offers the chance to work with an experienced hospitality team and enjoy

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for 8 hours.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Previous dishwashing or food service experience is helpful but not required.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen areas.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, cookware, utensils, glassware, and kitchen equipment.
• Support culinary team by keeping work areas clean, organized, and stocked.
• Assist with kitchen cleanliness, waste removal, and proper storage of cleaned items.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced

Teamwork

Job description

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a dependable and service-focused team member to join the Grand Gardner Hotel as a Part-time Dishwasher. The Grand Gardner Hotel is an Urschel Development property located in Downtown Valparaiso, IN. Urschel Development is a fully owned subsidiary of Urschel Laboratories located in Chesterton, Indiana

The Grand Gardner Hotel is an independent boutique hotel located on a quiet, tree-lined street just steps away from downtown Valparaiso. Designed to feel welcoming to both guests and employees, it features 58 rooms and suites, a speakeasy, banquet space, and inviting shared spaces. This is a place built on teamwork, hands-on training, and growth. Employees are encouraged to learn, share ideas, and take pride in creating great guest experiences, all while being part of a supportive, close-knit team.

Starting pay is $14.68/hour

Why You’ll Love Working at the Grand Gardner Hotel:

• Hotel stay and on-property dining discounts
• Flexible part-time scheduling
• Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers @ Urschel’s Chesterton Facility
• Professional Development Support
• Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced hospitality team in a boutique hotel environment

This part-time position is expected to work approximately 15–25 hours per week, with evening, weekend, and holiday availability preferred. The Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of all dishes, cookware, utensils, glassware, and kitchen equipment used in restaurant and banquet operations. This role supports the culinary team by ensuring clean, organized, and properly stocked work areas while adhering to all health, safety, and sanitation standards. The Dishwasher assists with kitchen cleanliness, waste removal, and the proper storage of cleaned items to help ensure efficient daily operations and exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced team environment. The role requires the ability to stand for 8 hours, perform repetitive tasks, work safely around cleaning chemicals and kitchen equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly. A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organization are essential. Previous dishwashing or food service experience is helpful but not required.

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