Dishwasher & Utility Attendant - Shield's Tavern

CW Talent; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned historical institution in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Dishwasher & Utility Attendant. The role requires processing china and utensils through a dishwashing machine, as well as cleaning by hand when necessary. Candidates must be versatile with work schedules that include nights and weekends, with the ability to lift heavy items. The successful applicant will also need to obtain a Food Handlers Card and maintain strict sanitation policies. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a diverse team committed to honoring history.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work various schedules including nights and weekends.
• Prior experience in a cleaning role, especially in a kitchen setting is preferred.
• Candidates must be able to lift and handle up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Process utensils through the dishwashing machine.
• Wash utensils by hand when appropriate.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.

Skills

Ability to understand and follow instructions

Heavy cleaning experience

Working in a commercial kitchen

Physical stamina

Job description

Dishwasher & Utility Attendant - Shield's Tavern

Job Category: FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Requisition Number: DISHW003567

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• Posted : March 9, 2026
• Full-Time

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SHIELDS TAVERN
Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

Description

Job Description:

• Must be available to work all schedules, including nights, weekends, Sundays, andholidays.
  Process china, glass, eating and cooking utensils through a large dishwashing machine.
  Wash china, glass, eating and cooking utensils by hand as appropriate.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Follow a strict sanitation policy.
• Prior experience performing heavy cleaning, preferably in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Preferred: experience working in a commercial kitchen using industrial dishwashing equipment.

Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a current Williamsburg James City County Food Handlers Card; applicants with an active Food Handlers Card should be prepared to present the Card during the interview process.
Physical requirements include but are not limited to: (1) ability to lift, handle and transport up to 100 pounds as necessary; (2) carrying heavy objects up and down stairs; (3) bending, stooping, lifting; (4) working while standing for long periods of time; (5) working at a fast pace for several hours at a time; (6) working at heights over 6 feet.
Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. We promote diversity & inclusion of thought, culture, and background, which connects our entire team. As such, Colonial Williamsburg is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

Who We Are

Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation. Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library. Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Giffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today’s evolved tastes. Each year over 5 million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally.

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