Dishwasher / Kitchen Utility & Prep

Alpha-Pitt-Smokers; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Part-time & full-time options

Meal discounts

Learning opportunities

Supportive team

Veteran-owned business

Job summary

Alpha Pitt Smokers in Yorktown, VA is seeking a dependable Dishwasher / Prep & Utility Team Member to keep the kitchen clean, organized, and ready for service.

You will wash dishes, assist with basic food preparation, stocking, cleaning, and other kitchen-support tasks while adhering to food-safety procedures. Night and weekend availability is valued.

Qualifications

• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance.
• Willing to perform dishwashing, cleaning, and food-preparation duties.
• Able to work in a hot, wet, and fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Able to stand and actively work for most of the shift.
• Able to bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Able to follow instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Restaurant or food-preparation experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Keep the dish area clean, organized, and operating efficiently.
• Maintain a steady pace and prevent dishes from backing up during busy service.
• Sweep and mop floors and clean designated kitchen areas.
• Empty trash, replace liners, and assist with recycling.
• Restock dishes, utensils, chemicals, and kitchen supplies.
• Assist with basic food preparation, including portioning, peeling, chopping, labeling, and stocking.
• Help receive, organize, label, and properly store deliveries.
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and chemical-handling procedures.
• Complete assigned opening, shift, and closing duties.
• Assist the kitchen team with additional cleaning and support tasks as needed.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Dishwashing

Cleaning duties

Fast-paced environment

Standing for long

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Follow instructions

Food prep experience preferred

Job description

Dishwasher / Prep & Utility Team Member

Alpha Pitt Smokers
2960 Hampton Hwy, Suite A
Yorktown, VA 23693

Join Our Team

Alpha Pitt Smokers is looking for a dependable, hardworking Dishwasher / Prep & Utility Team Member to help keep our kitchen clean, organized, and ready for service.

Dishwashing and sanitation are the primary responsibilities of this position. When those duties are current, the team member will assist with basic food preparation, stocking, cleaning, and other kitchen-support tasks.

Responsibilities

• Wash and properly sanitize dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Keep the dish area clean, organized, and operating efficiently
• Maintain a steady pace and prevent dishes from backing up during busy service
• Sweep and mop floors and clean designated kitchen areas
• Empty trash, replace liners, and assist with recycling
• Restock dishes, utensils, chemicals, and kitchen supplies
• Assist with basic food preparation, including portioning, peeling, chopping, labeling, and stocking
• Help receive, organize, label, and properly store deliveries
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, and chemical-handling procedures
• Complete assigned opening, shift, and closing duties
• Assist the kitchen team with additional cleaning and support tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain consistent attendance
• Willing to perform dishwashing, cleaning, and food-preparation duties
• Able to work efficiently in a hot, wet, and fast-paced kitchen environment
• Able to remain standing and actively working for most of the shift
• Able to bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Restaurant or food-preparation experience is preferred but not required

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who takes pride in cleanliness and organization
• A strong work ethic and consistent sense of urgency
• A team member who notices what needs to be done and stays productive
• Someone willing to learn food preparation and take on additional responsibilities
• Reliable availability for nights, weekends, and closing shifts

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Part-time and full-time opportunities
• Consistent scheduling based on availability and business needs
• Employee meal discounts
• Opportunities to learn kitchen-preparation skills and advance
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work for a veteran-owned business

Schedule

• Night and weekend availability required
• Closing shifts required
• Part-time and full-time positions available

If you are dependable, work with urgency, and take pride in keeping a kitchen clean and organized, we would like to meet you.