Dishwasher – Norwalk

El Baja; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

El Baja in Norwalk, CA is seeking a dedicated dishwasher to join our fast-paced kitchen team. The role focuses on washing and sanitizing dishes, restocking stations, and assisting with daily prep and cleanup tasks.

Ideal candidates are team-oriented, punctual, and able to stand for long shifts, lift up to 20 pounds, and adhere to strict food safety procedures. Availability for mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimal work experience.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to stand or walk for 8-hour shifts and lift at least 20 pounds.
• Willingness to comply with all food safety procedures.
• Availability to work mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the availability of clean dishes, pots, pans, and flatware, and restocking work stations.
• Cleaning machines and appliances used in the kitchen, such as coffee makers, pots, and pans, mixers, etc.
• Unloading and storing deliveries.
• Sweeping and mopping floors, especially in the event that items are broken or spilled.
• Taking out the trash and rinsing garbage cans.
• Supporting other restaurant staff members by assisting with other tasks, as needed.
• Reporting kitchen accidents or violations of food safety codes and procedures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Physical stamina

Food safety knowledge

Able to lift 20 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dishwasher Job Description:

We are looking for a dedicated, organized dishwasher who enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced culinary environment. The dishwasher’s duties include washing dishes and silverware thoroughly, sanitizing, drying, and storing properly. They may also restock items, unload delivery trucks, help prepare cook stations, clean appliances and machines, empty and clean trash receptacles, and other duties, as needed.

To be successful as a dishwasher, you should be a committed, communicative team player with excellent time management skills.

Dishwasher Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the availability of clean dishes, pots, pans, and flatware, and restocking work stations.
• Cleaning machines and appliances used in the kitchen, such as coffee makers, pots, and pans, mixers, etc.
• Unloading and storing deliveries.
• Sweeping and mopping floors, especially in the event that items are broken or spilled.
• Taking out the trash and rinsing garbage cans.
• Supporting other restaurant staff members by assisting with other tasks, as needed.
• Reporting kitchen accidents or violations of food safety codes and procedures.

Dishwasher Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimal work experience.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to stand or walk for 8-hour shifts and lift at least 20 pounds.
• Willingness to comply with all food safety procedures.
• Available to work mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.