Dishwasher -Seaport Grille

Seaport Grille; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaport Grille in Gloucester, MA is seeking a full-time Dishwasher to join our kitchen team. The role involves sorting and loading the dishwashing machines, hand washing dishes and utensils, and supporting overall kitchen maintenance and sanitation.

This is a year-round position with opportunities to work alongside the culinary team, contributing to a clean, efficient kitchen and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to operate smoothly and calmly under pressure and stress.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, washes, and puts away all dishes, pots, pans, trays, silver, and utensils.
• Keeps dish room, walk-in refrigerator/freezer, and food storage areas neat, clean, and organized.
• Assists with food preparation as directed when other duties do not require attention.
• Performs heavy cleaning of kitchen equipment, stoves, ovens and other equipment.
• Follows health and safety practices.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Dishwasher -Seaport Grille

• Job Tracking ID:512881-915190
• Job Location:Gloucester, MA
• Job Level:Any
• Level of Education:Any
• Job Type:Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated:09/14/2026
• Years of Experience:Any
• Starting Date:09/14/2026
• Application:[e-mail]

The Dishwasher will be responsible for sorting and loading thedishwashing machines as well as hand wash dishes, glassware, silver,pots, pans, serving dishes, and utensils. This position also beresponsible for assisting others in the kitchen with maintenance andmovement of equipment, maintaining sanitation guidelines andperforming heavy cleaning of kitchen equipment, stoves, ovens andother equipment.

This is a full-time year-round position

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes an automatic dishwasher and / or a 3 compartment sink as necessary
• Keeps dish room, walk-in refrigerator/freezer, and food storageareas neat, clean, and organized
• Stocks purchase order items as they arrive.
• Assists with food preparation as directed when other duties do notrequire attention
• Sorts, washes, and puts away all dishes, pots, pans, trays, silver,and utensils
• Stocks, stores, and keeps assigned areas organized according toestablished procedures
• Keeps dish room and kitchen areas neat and clean
• Follows all health and safety practices and procedures
• Empties garbage cans located in kitchen and dining room area
• Sweep and mop floors in kitchen and work areas
• Assists team members as needed to promote a positive teamwork environment
• Performs any additional duties as requested or deemed necessary by Kitchen Manager or Senior Management

Restaurant Specific Essential Functions

• Ability to stand for 8 hours’ length of time
• Ability to lift 80 lbs.
• Ability to bend frequently during a shift
• Ability to repetitively use manual dexterity
• Ability to move quickly based on needs
• Ability to reach overhead and lift repeatedly
• Ability to remain bent over sink for an extended period of time
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English Language. Asecond language is desirable.
• Interior/Exterior of Restaurant with exposure to extremetemperatures and weather conditions.

Technology and Equipment:

• Kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer,food processor, slicer, flat top grill, mixer, oven, steam table, andwaffle iron

No Job Description for a position can possibly include all dutieswhich may be requested by guests or required by the hotel. Theobjective of all positions is to effectively provide the servicespersonally, or to immediately refer requests to the appropriatedepartment manager. The items listed above are a summary of the majorresponsibilities of the position that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of the position.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Skills

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to operate smoothly and calmly under pressure and stress