Dishwasher/Kitchen Utility Worker

Wahlburgers; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Wahlburgers in San Juan, Puerto Rico is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness in a high-volume kitchen. You will wash dishes, operate the dishwashing machine, stock supplies, and help with basic prep as needed to support the team.

The role requires standing 8–12 hours, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working rotating shifts. Bilingual ability is preferred but not required, with limited training provided and a friendly work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for 8–12 hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience operating a mechanical dish machine.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, glassware, pots, and pans.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and maintain cleanliness.
• Stock supplies in serving stations and storage areas.
• Keep kitchen work areas clean and orderly.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks as needed.
• Follow safety and sanitation standards.
• Attend to shifts and duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Bilingual (preferred)

Teamwork

Tools

Mechanical dish machine

Job description

We are a working class organization, rooted at a family’s kitchen table where the only star is the food and the music is laughter and stories. We embrace loyalty, gratitude, excellence and community, sharing these values in our restaurants everyday. We like to have fun. We aim to make our guests smile. Our chef-inspired menu offers delicious burgers and so much more. As we grow, our leaders will be the driving force to our continued success. Be a part of a unique and growing company.

Job Summary:

OurDishwasher is an essential part of the kitchen team, responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization in the heart of our operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans.
• Operate dishwashing and other kitchen cleaning equipment.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or storage units.
• Sweep and kitchen wash floors.
• Sort and remove the trash, place it in designated pickup areas, and clean trash cans.
• Rotate through each walk-in to ensure each one is clean and sanitized.
• Restock kitchen supplies to support kitchen staff, including ingredients, utensils, and cleaning products.
• Help back of house with basic food preparation tasks, such as restocking stations, washing, chopping, organizing and/or portioning ingredients.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Hospitality to the Restaurant:

• Inspect kitchen prep, storage, cooking, restrooms, dining, and waiting areas, and clean as needed.
• Keep immediate supervisor advised of any maintenance issues.
• Reports on any unsafe conditions to support safety and sanitation standards.
• Aids in tasks to ensure a clean, sanitized, and safe restaurant.

Hospitality to your Team:

• Arrives on time as scheduled, well-groomed in the proper work attire, and ready to work.
• Clocks in and out as scheduled.
• Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude to guests and team members.
• Completes all assigned tasks and duties assigned by managers/supervisors.
• Follow proper kitchen breakdown procedures before leaving at the end of the shift.
• Completes all assigned tasks and duties assigned by managers/supervisors.
• Follow proper cash-out/check-out procedures before leaving at the end of a shift.Assists fellow team members as needed to ensure our guests receive the highest standard of food, beverage, and hospitality.

Requirements & Prior Experience:

• Able to understand and follow directions from others.
• Employees should have basic knowledge of operating standard kitchen equipment.
• Must have experience using a mechanical dish machine.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to bend at the waist and lift items up to 50 lbs. to waist level.
• Ability to move items up to 50 lbs. for distances of up to 25 feet.
• Ability to remain standing and active for an 8-12-hour shift.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to cold and hot temperatures (below 40°F and above 90°F) throughout the shift.
• Able to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e. Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays and days off.