Dishwasher - Ocean

EOS Hospitality LLC; Maine; On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k

Job summary

Ocean Restaurant in Kennebunkport, part of the EOS Hospitality portfolio, is hiring a Part-Time Dishwasher to maintain a clean and organized kitchen in a fast-paced dining environment.

You will support the culinary team by washing dishes, managing inventory of plates and utensils, and assisting with light prep and cleaning tasks as needed. Competitive benefits are offered for both part-time and full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Dishwashing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete opening task lists to prepare for daily operations. Wash, dry, and put away items from the prior evening.
• Wash, dry, and put away items throughout shift using hand wash in a three-bay sink and a commercial dishwasher.
• Ensure kitchen is stocked with dry, sanitized plates, bowls, flatware, cups, etc.
• Assist with minor food prep or plating as directed.
• Handle kitchen equipment safely; clean equipment as directed.
• Remove waste and recycling; dispose properly and keep exterior areas tidy.
• Manage linen bags and organize deliveries using FIFO and check product quality.
• Restock linens (hand towels, rags, aprons).
• Maintain an organized and sanitary workstation at all times.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors daily.
• Assist with deep cleaning tasks (refrigerators, stoves/ovens, storage, hood vents, etc.).
• Restock kegs and CO2 beverage syrups.
• Communicate chemical orders to manager as needed.
• Log any breakage and complete additional side work as assigned.

Job description

Description

Join the team at Ocean Restaurant in beautiful Kennebunkport as a Part-Time Dishwasher and play a key role behind the scenes of an exceptional dining experience. We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking team member who takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. In this role, you’ll support our culinary team by ensuring dishes, equipment, and workspaces are spotless and ready for service—helping everything run smoothly in a fast-paced, high-quality restaurant environment.

Responsibilities:

• Complete opening task lists to prepare for daily operations. Wash, dry, and put away any items remaining from the prior evening.
• Throughout shift, wash, dry, and put away items. This includes both hand washing in a three-bay sink and utilizing a commercial dishwasher. Items include plates, bowls, platters, flatware, glasses and cups, pots, pans, sheet trays, and culinary tools.
• Ensure kitchen is fully stocked with dry, sanitized plates, bowls, flatware, cups, etc.
• When able, assist with minor food prep or plating as directed.
• Properly handle all kitchen equipment as assigned. Clean equipment carefully and as directed.
• Responsible for removing all waste and recycling from kitchen area. Dispose in proper receptacles and keep exterior waste storage areas clean and tidy.
• Remove/store filled soiled linen bags.Organize and put away deliveries using food-safe practices (FIFO) and inspecting quality of product.
• Restock linens (hand towels, rags, aprons)
• Retain an organized and sanitary workstation at all times.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors daily.
• Assist with assigned cleaning tasks such as deep cleaning refrigerators, stoves/ovens, dry storage areas, hood vents, ice machine, deliming dish machine, etc.
• Restock kegs and CO2 beverage syrups.
• Communicate any chemical ordering needs to manager if supply is running low.
• Communicate/log any breakage.
• Complete additional side work and deep cleaning tasks as assigned.

About Kennebunkport Resort Collection: The Kennebunkport Resort Collection is a portfolio of diverse, luxurious lodging and dining options offering stylish and unique hospitality in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. Our growing hospitality group includes Hidden Pond//Earth at Hidden Pond, Tides Beach Club//Goose Rocks Beach House, Cape Arundel Inn & Resort//Ocean Restaurant, Kennebunkport Inn//The Burleigh Restaurant, Cottages at Cabot Cove, The Grand Hotel//Rosella, The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant, Yachtsman Hotel & Marina Club, and Lodge on the Cove//The Dory.

KRC is proud to offer competitive wellness options and perks for both Part Time- and Full-Time employees.

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded $25K in complimentary life insurance and $1K/mo. in disability
• Optional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options
• Additional Health & Wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts
• Generous Paid Time Off package including Employer Paid Leave plus immediate Paid Vacation accruals
• Flexible and understanding work-life equality
• Family Matters Program of 3+ months paid parental leave for new parents
• 401k employer match, up to 4% of salary
• Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments
• Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Food and Beverage discount of 50% Off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
• Gold Card annual complimentary restaurant allowance for managers
• Discounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners
• Pathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance to temporary employer housingIncentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles
• Supportive, open workplace culture
• Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources

Why Join our team? Join our community of ambitious, thoughtful, and dedicated hospitality professionals delivering exceptional guest experiences. At Kennebunkport Resort Collection, we encourage creativity, ownership, and problem-solving at all levels of our organization, and we are committed to weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our business.

As a Kennebunkport Resort Collection employee, we welcome you to join us in making a community impact. Our KRC Cares team partners with community leaders and like-minded businesses to advance our community services, such as toy drives, beach cleanups, and other charitable causes around the community. Our Community Impact project allows a 1% Impact Fee to be donated to hand-picked local organizations focusing on affordable housing, protecting wildlife habitats, and creating spaces for the youth of our community.

Kennebunkport Resort Collection offers customized learning opportunities for all employees. We work to carve out a path for internal leaders with motivated career goals. Annual conferences, mentorships, scholastic reimbursements, internships, and company-funded leadership development opportunities are just some of the ways we support our associates.

Ready to learn more? Visit us online at www.kennebunkportresortcollection.com and explore our parent company, EOS Hospitality at www.eoshospitality.com for more information about the amazing ways we’re making a difference.

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Source: EOS Hospitality