Dishwasher Position at Restaurant Associates, New York

Neolife Updates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement Plan

Wellness Program

Shopping Program

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Restaurant Associates, a premier foodservice provider in New York, seeks a full-time Dishwasher in New York, NY. The role runs Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM at the Proskauer location (1585 Broadway).

The position pays a fixed rate of $20.80 per hour, reflecting fair compensation in the Food & Beverages industry, with comprehensive benefits for full-time associates including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement planning and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in potwashing, warewashing, floor cleaning, and delivery operations.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety protocols and proper chemical handling.
• Sanitation compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain dishes, pots, pans, and utensils in sanitary condition.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and hand wash as needed.
• Polish silver using burnishing equipment and related tools.
• Maintain correct temperatures and chemical levels per standards.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors to meet safety and sanitation rules.
• Wipe down work surfaces, refrigerators, and prep areas.
• Assist with loading/unloading supplies and deliveries.
• Follow safety procedures and sanitation guidelines at all times.

Skills

Potwashing

Warewashing

Floor cleaning

Delivery operations

Job description

Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of premier dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations, is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher (Full Time) to join their team in New York, NY. Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, this is an outstanding opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in maintaining impeccable kitchen sanitation standards.

Dishwasher Role at Restaurant Associates: Key Details

Schedule and Compensation

This full-time position operates Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, based at the Proskauer location at 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036. The role offers a fixed pay rate of $20.80 per hour, reflecting the company's commitment to fair compensation within the Food & Beverages industry.

Core Responsibilities

The dishwasher maintains dishes, pots, pans, trays, kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in orderly and sanitary condition. Essential duties include:

• Scraping and rinsing food from dirty dishes, washing by hand or via conveyor dishwashing machine
• Washing pots, pans, and trays according to assigned procedures
• Polishing silver using burnishing machine tumbler, chemical dip, buffing wheel, and hand cloth
• Maintaining proper temperatures and chemical levels per established standards
• Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards
• Washing worktables, walls, refrigerators, meat blocks, and other food preparation surfaces
• Removing trash and steam cleaning or hosing garbage containers
• Transferring supplies and equipment between storage and work areas
• Assisting with loading and unloading supplies and product deliveries
• Ensuring compliance with outlined safety procedures throughout all assigned duties

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess previous experience in potwashing, warewashing, floor cleaning, and delivery operations. Demonstrated knowledge of kitchen safety protocols, proper chemical handling, and sanitation compliance standards is essential for success in this role.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Restaurant Associates offers an extensive benefits program for full-time associates, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Associate Shopping Program and Discount Marketplace
• Pet Insurance and Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Additionally, the position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus, encouraging associates to recommend qualified candidates through the PeopleHub platform.

Application Tips for Aspiring Dishwashers

To strengthen your candidacy for this role, consider the following targeted recommendations specific to the Food & Beverages industry:

• Highlight Sanitation Knowledge: Familiarize yourself with ServSafe or equivalent food safety certifications. Even if not explicitly required, demonstrating awareness of FDA Food Code standards and proper chemical concentration levels for sanitizing solutions signals professionalism.
• Emphasize Physical Stamina and Technique: Dishwashing in a high-volume corporate dining environment demands sustained standing, repetitive motion, and proper lifting posture. Reference any experience working in fast-paced kitchen settings such as hotel banquet operations, hospital cafeterias, or contract foodservice facilities.
• Reference Equipment Proficiency: If you have operated commercial dishwashing conveyors, burnishing machines, or steam-cleaning equipment, make this prominent in your application. Familiarity with three-compartment sink procedures - wash, rinse, sanitize is a critical hard skill.
• Demonstrate Reliability Metrics: In contract dining services, attendance consistency is heavily scrutinized. If prior supervisors can attest to your punctuality and schedule adherence, mention this in your application narrative or interview.

Restaurant Associates operates as a division of Compass Group, the global leader in foodservice. As an equal opportunity employer, the organization considers all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the New York Fair Chance Act. Qualified candidates must satisfactorily perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position represents more than a job—it is an entry point into a respected organization recognized for excellence in hospitality dining.