Dishwashers - Tatte Ridgewood

Tatte Bakery & Café; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 47,279,000 - 53,726,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Flexible scheduling

Meal discount & beverages

Mental health support

EAP

Inclusive growth

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Café is hiring a Dishwasher to support our Back of House team in maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment. You will operate the dish machine, wash utensils, and help keep inventory stocked while upholding our service standards.

We offer flexible schedules including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with competitive pay and benefits such as health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, paid vacation, and staff meal perks. E-Verify employer.

Qualifications

• Passion for teamwork, cleanliness, and hospitality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Previous kitchen or dishwasher experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the dish machine.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain an adequate supply of clean dishware, glassware, silverware, and cookware throughout each shift.
• Keep the dish area and kitchen clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Support kitchen operations wherever needed.
• Follow all sanitation and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Cleanliness

Hospitality

Job description

Tatte Bakery & Café is an inspired, scratch-based bakery and café founded by pastry chef Tzurit Or. Since opening our first café in Boston in 2007, we've grown into a community of passionate people who care deeply about food, hospitality, and one another. We believe that every guest interaction and every meal we prepare is an opportunity to create something special.

At Tatte, we foster a culture built on our core values: kindness, determination, professionalism, and genuine hospitality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where team members can learn, grow, and build meaningful careers.

THE ROLE

Dishwashers play an essential role in keeping our kitchens running smoothly. They are passionate about food and genuine hospitality and work as part of the Back of House team to maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation while supporting kitchen operations.

We are looking for team members who:

• Enjoy working as part of a team and are always willing to help where needed.
• Have a strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and quality.
• Live Tatte's core values and support our mission.
• Have flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous kitchen or dishwasher experience is preferred but not required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and maintain the dish machine.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain an adequate supply of clean dishware, glassware, silverware, and cookware throughout each shift.
• Keep the dish area and kitchen clean, organized, and sanitary.
• Support kitchen operations wherever needed.
• Follow all sanitation and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Passion for teamwork, cleanliness, and hospitality.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Previous kitchen or dishwasher experience is preferred but not required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to grasp and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry 50+ pounds.
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for 8+ hours per shift.

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive Pay: $16.50–$18.75/hour, depending on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation for full-time team members
• Flexible schedules with no late nights
• 50% meal discount and 2 free beverages per shift
• Free mental health support
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive community that offers potential for growth

Learn more about us at tattebakery.com.

Join us on our journey to create something special!

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.

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