Dishwasher / Prep Staff

Providence Cristo Rey High School; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis seeks a reliable Dishwasher/Prep Staff to lead dishwashing flow, assist with food prep, support lunch service, and help close the kitchen. The role keeps our kitchen clean, safe, and ready for students and staff daily.

You will wash, sanitize, and store dishes; assist in basic prep; monitor workflow during lunch; and perform closing sanitation tasks. Experience in school cafeterias is preferred.

Qualifications

• Punctual and reliable with afternoon shift availability.
• Able to follow instructions and multitask in a busy kitchen.
• Committed to cleanliness and safety around students and staff.
• Able to stand long hours and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Dishwashing or food-service experience preferred; high school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, dry, and store dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Monitor dishwashing workflow during lunch to keep items available.
• Assist with basic food preparation including washing, chopping, portioning.
• Set up, service, breakdown, and daily kitchen operations.
• Close cleaning and sanitation in kitchen, dish room, storage areas.
• Report equipment problems or safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Punctuality

Following instructions

Cleanliness & safety

Physical stamina

Cafeteria experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Opportunity

Providence Cristo Rey High School is seeking a reliable Dishwasher / Prep Staff team member to lead dishwashing flow, assist with food preparation, support lunch service, and help close the kitchen. This role is essential to keeping our scratch kitchen clean, safe, organized, and ready to serve students and staff each day.

What You Will Do

• Wash, sanitize, dry, and properly store dishes, utensils, trays, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Monitor dishwashing workflow during lunch so clean items remain available and service runs efficiently.
• Assist with basic food preparation, including washing, chopping, portioning, labeling, and storing ingredients.
• Support lunch setup, service, breakdown, and daily operational needs as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
• Complete closing cleaning and sanitation tasks in the kitchen, dish room, service, and storage areas.
• Safely use and store cleaning chemicals and equipment; remove trash, recycling, and compost according to procedures.
• Report equipment problems, supply needs, or safety concerns promptly and assist with other cafeteria duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Reliable and punctual, with the ability to work the scheduled afternoon shift.
• Able to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and keep pace in a busy, team-oriented kitchen.
• Committed to cleanliness, safety, consistent quality, and respectful interactions with students and coworkers.
• Able to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive and physical kitchen tasks, and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Dishwashing, food-preparation, food-service, or school cafeteria experience is preferred; basic food-safety knowledge and a high school diploma are preferred.

Why Providence Cristo Rey?

Providence Cristo Rey High School is a Catholic, coeducational, college-preparatory high school in Indianapolis and part of the Cristo Rey Network. We combine rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience, empowering students from underserved communities to become lifelong contributors to society. Our work is grounded in the values of Love, Mercy, and Justice.

Join a team that makes every school day better- one safe, welcoming, well-prepared meal at a time.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Providence Cristo Rey High School is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for these positions. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check and drug screen.