Dishwashers

World Cafe Live; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after full-time

Job summary

World Cafe Live is hiring dishwashers for a part-time hourly role in Philadelphia. The position offers approx. 24-36 hours per week with a base hourly range of $15-$18. Immunization against COVID-19 is required. Benefits available with full-time status after an average of 28 hours/week.

This team member reports to the Facilities Manager and Sous Chefs, contributing to two spaces: The Lounge and The Music Hall, and supports a positive work environment in a live music setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in high volume restaurant service.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours and lift 50 lbs.
• Flexible availability including nights and weekends.
• Reliable transportation to Philadelphia and surrounding area.

Responsibilities

• Clean the venues using proper techniques and products.
• Operate the dish machine and return clean dishes.
• Break down, clean, and sanitize station at end of service.
• Remove all trash from venue and manage outdoor trash area.
• Support peers and management in providing a safe and positive work environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team oriented

Autonomy

Flexible hours

Reliable transportation

Live music appreciation

Job description

World Cafe Live is a nonprofit organization founded on the principles of welcoming. Our mission is to open doors to shared music and culinary experiences that create connections, inspire learning and celebrate who we all are. We are a place for music. We are a place for learning. We are a place for community.

Since opening in 2004, we have been a vibrant hub for independent live music in Philadelphia. We invite over 150,000 people through our doors every year, supporting emerging and established artists, creating educational programs, and welcoming audiences of all ages and abilities. In addition to presenting over 500 shows each year, World Cafe Live offers great food and beverages daily and caters over two hundred special events annually.

Shifting from recovery to resilience, we are now enthusiastically preparing to re-open this fall with a renewed focus on civic engagement, accessibility, and what it means to define a positive WCL experience for all employees, artists, and guests. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to create a space where you can bring your authentic whole self to work. We look forward to you joining our team.

Dishwashers

We are looking for energetic team members that can help support the running of the building by joining the Back of House staff as a member of the dish team.This position offers great opportunities for responsible and proactive professionals to bring their dedication and excitement to two unique spaces in Philadelphia. The World Cafe Live footprint includes both The Lounge (a restaurant and bar that accommodates 140 seated or 220 standing), and The Music Hall that comfortably seats 300 and expands to accommodate 650 standing.
You will be part of team reporting to the Facilities Manager and Sous Chefs with direct support from the Director of Food & Beverage. This is a part-time hourly position with possibility for benefits.

Primary Duties

• clean the venues using proper techniques and products
• support service by operating the dish machine and returning clean dishes
• properly break down, clean, and sanitize station at the end of service
• remove all trash from venue and manage outdoor trash area / dumpster relocation
• support peers and management in providing the safest and most positive work environment

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes

• Positive attitude, especially in challenging situations
• Team oriented mindset, with the ability to work indepenently
• Minimum of three years of experience in high volume restaurant service
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to stand for 8 hours in a row and lift 50lbs in elevated temperatures
• Must have reliable transportation to Philadelphia
• Availability to work flexible hours primarily including nights and weekends
• Appreciation for independent, small business and live music

Compensation:

This is an hourly position for approx. 24-36 hours a week with a base hourly range of $15-$18. Additional benefits available with full-time status after an average of 28 hours/week.

*Please note that we are required to have employees immunized from COVID-19