Dishwasher & Kitchen Steward — Flexible Hours

Yardbird Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Yardbird Chicago is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to maintain clean dishes, glassware, utensils and pots, and keep the dish room organized. You will support kitchen and F&B staff and help with cleaning other areas as needed.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, work flexible hours including weekends and holidays, and communicate in English. High school diploma preferred; prior kitchen experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of sanitary guidelines.
• Knowledge of dish machine operations and ability to operate.
• Ability to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly.
• Ability to take initiative and exhibit flexibility.
• A highly motivated and energetic personality.
• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of janitorial duties and maintain cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Receive soiled dinnerware, flatware, and glassware and place items in the automatic dishwasher.
• Remove washed dinnerware and stack for future use.
• Return items not satisfactorily cleaned for a second wash.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors.
• Scrub walls and trashcans.
• Pickup trash in kitchen and loading dock area.
• Clean floor mats.
• Perform all other related duties as requested.

Skills

Sanitation basics

Dish machine operations

Heavy lifting

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Flexible hours

English communication

Job description

Yardbird Chicago is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to maintain clean dishes, glassware, utensils and pots, and keep the dish room organized. You will support kitchen and F&B staff and help with cleaning other areas as needed.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, work flexible hours including weekends and holidays, and communicate in English. High school diploma preferred; prior kitchen experience a plus.