Dishwasher & Prep Assistant — Early Evening Kitchen

MaineGuide; Yarmouth (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meal provided each shift

Paid training

Early evening schedule

Growth opportunities

Pooled tips

Job summary

MaineGuide in Yarmouth, ME is seeking a reliable Dish Prep / Closing Cleanup team member for part-time, in-person work. The role focuses on end-of-day cleaning, dish duties, and light prep to prepare for the next day, with a collaborative kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, punctual, and able to work independently, with the potential for growth into other BOH roles as the restaurant expands. Pay ranges from $17 to $20 per hour, plus an additional $2-$4 per hour pooled tips.

Qualifications

• Experience with dishwashing is preferred but not required.
• Food safety mindset and ServSafe-like certifications are a plus but not required.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear communication and teamwork in a busy closing shift.
• Comfortable following checklists and procedures in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-of-day cleaning and closing duties: vacuum, mop, sweep, trash removal, and tidying front and back-of-house.
• Sanitize all kitchen surfaces, prep stations, equipment, and food-contact areas.
• Wash, dry, sanitize, and organize dishes and utensils; return to storage.
• Maintain restroom cleanliness to a high standard.
• Operate dish machines and hand-wash stations safely.
• Restock cleaning supplies and report inventory or equipment issues.
• Follow food safety, HACCP, and cleaning checklists each shift.
• Assist with other BOH tasks (receiving deliveries, rotating inventory, simple prep).
• Light food prep to prep for the next day (portioning, trimming, basic chopping, labeling).
• Tidy up front-of-house areas (sweeping, mopping, sanitizing shared surfaces).

Skills

Dishwashing

Basic prep

Food safety mindset

Punctual and independent

Team player

Job description

MaineGuide in Yarmouth, ME is seeking a reliable Dish Prep / Closing Cleanup team member for part-time, in-person work. The role focuses on end-of-day cleaning, dish duties, and light prep to prepare for the next day, with a collaborative kitchen environment.

The ideal candidate is dependable, punctual, and able to work independently, with the potential for growth into other BOH roles as the restaurant expands. Pay ranges from $17 to $20 per hour, plus an additional $2-$4 per hour pooled tips.