Dishwasher - Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant - Rightlane LLC; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant - Rightlane LLC in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Dishwasher to keep the kitchen clean and organized and to support the team during busy service. The role focuses on operating the dishwashing station, sanitizing equipment, and ensuring a steady supply of clean dishes.

The Dishwasher must maintain high sanitation standards, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to a positive team culture. This is a physical role requiring endurance and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for 8–10 hours
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Understanding of basic sanitation and food safety practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen
• Willingness to support other kitchen staff
• Commitment to a positive, hospitality-focused workplace culture

Responsibilities

• Operate the dishwashing machine to wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, and cookware
• Scrape, rinse, rack, and load items for washing
• Unload racks and organize items for storage and kitchen use
• Wash pots and pans by hand when necessary
• Monitor machine temperatures and chemical levels for sanitation
• Maintain a steady supply of clean dishes for kitchen and dining room
• Keep dish area and floors clean, safe, and organized throughout shift
• Remove trash and recycling and transport waste to disposal areas
• Maintain cleaning supplies and chemicals at appropriate levels
• Report equipment issues or safety concerns to management
• Support kitchen team with additional cleaning tasks

Skills

Stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety awareness

Communication

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Dishwasher - Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant

The Dishwasher plays a key role in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining the dishwashing station, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment and tableware, and supporting the kitchen team by ensuring all tools and service-ware are available when needed.

A successful Dishwasher takes pride in cleanliness, works efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and contributes to a positive and supportive team culture.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Dishwashing & Sanitation

• Operate the commercial dishwashing machine to wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, silverware, cookware, and kitchen equipment
• Properly scrape, rinse, rack, and load items into the dish machine prior to washing
• Unload dish racks and organize items for efficient storage and kitchen use
• Wash pots, pans, sauté pans, soup pots, and other cookware by hand when necessary
• Monitor dish machine temperatures and chemical levels to ensure proper sanitation
• Clean and maintain the dishwashing station, including dismantling and cleaning dish machine components as required
• Maintain a steady supply of clean dishes and kitchen tools for both the kitchen and dining room
• Keep the dish area, floors, and surrounding workspaces clean, safe, and organized throughout the shift
• Remove trash and recycling, break down cardboard boxes, and transport waste to designated disposal areas
• Maintain appropriate levels of cleaning supplies, detergents, and sanitizing chemicals
• Handle all dishware and equipment carefully to prevent breakage or loss
• Immediately report equipment issues, safety concerns, or maintenance needs to management
• Support the kitchen team with additional cleaning and organizational tasks as needed

Physical Requirements

The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Ability to stand for the duration of a shift (up to 8–10 hours)
• Ability to work in hot, wet, humid, and noisy kitchen environments for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 60 pounds, including racks of dishes, cookware, boxes, and trash bags
• Ability to push and pull racks, carts, trash cans, and cleaning equipment
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying throughout the shift

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area
• Understanding of basic sanitation and food safety practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds safely
• Ability to obtain and maintain required food handler certification if required by local regulations
• Strong teamwork mindset and willingness to support other kitchen staff
• Professional and respectful interactions with all team members
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize tasks during busy service periods
• Commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and hospitality-focused workplace culture

Communication & Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English to understand instructions and safety procedures
• Ability to respond to questions and communicate clearly with team members and management