Dishwasher|Prep

Little Mama's Italian Kitchen; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities (from within)

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Little Mama's Italian Kitchen is expanding to Cornelius, NC and seeks hardworking, team-oriented individuals to join our kitchen as a hybrid Dishwasher/Prep role.

You will load, run, and unload the dish machine, maintain clean and sanitized dishes, and assist with prep tasks while supporting the culinary team in a fast-paced environment. We value teamwork and safety in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, loud environment.
• Able to stand for 8+ hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load, run, and unload the dish machine efficiently.
• Maintain clean and sanitized dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Monitor dish machine performance to ensure proper sanitation.
• Assist with food prep tasks (chopping, portioning, stocking).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep and kitchen areas.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene standards.
• Support the team to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Strong communication

Stamina to stand 8+ hours

Job description

Dishwasher/Prep

Little Mama's Italian

Little Mama's Italian is expanding to Cornelius, and we are looking for hardworking, team-oriented individuals to join our kitchen and help us maintain our high standards as we continue to grow.

This hybrid role combines dishwashing responsibilities with food prep duties, making you a key part of our kitchen's success. You'll help keep operations running smoothly while supporting the culinary team with prep tasks as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Dishwashing Duties:

• Load, run, and unload the dish machine efficiently
• Maintain clean and sanitized dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Monitor dish machine performance to ensure proper sanitation
• Handle all dishware carefully to prevent breakage

Prep Cook Support:

• Assist with food prep (chopping, portioning, stocking)
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep and kitchen areas
• Follow all food safety and hygiene standards

All kitchen positions are required to:

• Support the team wherever needed to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
• Follow all workplace safety guidelines

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently
• Team-oriented mindset with good communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, loud environment
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and organization

Why Join Our Team?

• Earn competitive pay compared to other kitchens
• Have opportunities for growth and promotion (we promote from within!)
• Enjoy flexible scheduling-we know life gets busy

Little Mama's Italian Kitchen is inspired by the old classic Italian restaurants in New England from the 60s and 70s. Really well done classics, without pretense. A stiff cocktail and a bowl of fresh pasta or a knob of just-made mozzarella are the simple but elegant menu items to look out for here. But the broiled steak will bowl you over too.