Dishwasher & Kitchen Helper — Fast-Paced Team Growth

The Buttery; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Dynamic Work Environment

Employee Benefits

Job summary

The Buttery in Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to keep dishware and kitchen equipment sparkling while helping maintain a safe, organized work area. This hands-on, fast-paced role supports the entire kitchen team.

You’ll wash, sanitize, restock, and assist with prep; no prior experience required as on-the-job training is provided. Join a lively, supportive cafe that values hospitality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hard-working, and able to handle physically demanding tasks (including lifting up to 50 lbs.) in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a positive attitude, flexible availability, and a willingness to support various kitchen and utility tasks as needed.
• Previous experience is a plus, but not required—on-the-job training is provided for candidates eager to learn and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment using industrial dishwashing machines or manual methods.
• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen and dishwashing areas, including floors, sinks, and counters.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in all cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen, storage, and service areas, including routine trash, recycling, and compost removal, reporting any issues to management.
• Support kitchen operations by restocking clean items, assisting with prep, and jumping in where needed.
• Help with general upkeep of interior and exterior areas, including cleaning floors, surfaces, and shared spaces.
• Support organization and maintenance of kitchen inventory, cold storage, and dry goods, ensuring items are properly labeled, stored, and stocked.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down kitchen stations and equipment at the beginning and end of shifts.
• Handle cleaning supplies with care, ensuring proper storage and safe usage at all times.

Job description

Description

Overview

As part of our kitchen crew, the Dishwasher keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. From keeping dishware and cookware sparkling clean to helping maintain a safe, organized, and efficient kitchen, this role is essential to the daily success of The Buttery.

It’s hands-on, fast-paced work that makes a big impact. If you’re someone who takes pride in a job well done, enjoys being part of a hardworking team, and thrives in a lively, supportive environment, we’d love to have you join our team!

Responsibilities

Dishwashing & Sanitation

• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment using industrial dishwashing machines or manual methods.
• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen and dishwashing areas, including floors, sinks, and counters.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in all cleaning and sanitation tasks.

Utility & Maintenance

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen, storage, and service areas, including routine trash, recycling, and compost removal, reporting any issues to management.
• Support kitchen operations by restocking clean items, assisting with prep, and jumping in where needed.
• Help with general upkeep of interior and exterior areas, including cleaning floors, surfaces, and shared spaces.

General Support

• Support organization and maintenance of kitchen inventory, cold storage, and dry goods, ensuring items are properly labeled, stored, and stocked.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down kitchen stations and equipment at the beginning and end of shifts.
• Handle cleaning supplies with care, ensuring proper storage and safe usage at all times.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Reliable, hard-working, and able to handle physically demanding tasks (including lifting up to 50 lbs.) in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a positive attitude, flexible availability, and a willingness to support various kitchen and utility tasks as needed.
• Previous experience is a plus, but not required-on-the-job training is provided for candidates eager to learn and work independently.

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement as our cafe continues to expand.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fun, supportive, and dynamic environment where we take our work seriously but have fun while we do it.
• Employee Benefits: 401k, PTO, Sick Time, Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance, Food/Beverage Discounts and more!

About Us

We believe in more than just serving exceptional food and drink- we believe in fostering a community where great people, comfort, and quality converge.

The Buttery is many things:

• a great local eatery
• the village bakery & patisserie
• an exceptional specialty coffee shop
• all wrapped in a unique retail environment

We are a communal gathering place that fosters care and warmth through great hospitality in our customers' lives. But most importantly, we are a collective of people coming together with a shared goal of building a healthy business through creating exceptional food and providing wonderful experiences.