Dishwasher & Prep — Open-Kitchen Team in New Orleans

\"The Whit\"; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental

Job summary

The Whit in New Orleans is seeking a Dishwasher to join the opening kitchen team. You will wash and sanitize dishes, support kitchen cleanliness, and help establish efficient sanitation workflows alongside leadership.

You will contribute to a collaborative, hospitality-driven culture, standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and adapting to flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous dishwashing or kitchen experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to stand, move quickly, and maintain energy for extended periods during demanding services.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and comfortably perform routine bending, reaching, and lifting tasks (with or without reasonable accommodations)
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment efficiently and thoroughly
• Maintain a clean, organized dish pit and support overall kitchen cleanliness throughout service
• Properly sort, stack, and store clean dishes and equipment for smooth service flow
• Join a pre-opening team building kitchen systems and routines from the ground up
• Help establish sanitation workflows and breakdown checklists alongside kitchen leadership
• Assist with kitchen breakdown at the end of service to ensure an immaculate, fully sanitized space is handed over to the next shift
• Empty trash and recycling, and support basic food prep or stocking as needed
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines with consistency and care
• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful kitchen culture rooted in genuine hospitality — for guests and for the team alike

Skills

Dishwashing experience

Team player

Flexible schedule

Job description

The Whit in New Orleans is seeking a Dishwasher to join the opening kitchen team. You will wash and sanitize dishes, support kitchen cleanliness, and help establish efficient sanitation workflows alongside leadership.

You will contribute to a collaborative, hospitality-driven culture, standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and adapting to flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays.