Fast-Paced Café Dishwasher & Kitchen Helper

Cafe Exchange; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Pension contribution

Paid time off

Employee dining perks

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Café Exchange in Berkeley Heights is seeking a dependable Dishwasher to keep our kitchen and service areas clean, organized, and ready throughout the day. You will support both culinary and café teams, ensuring dishes, glassware, and utensils are sanitized and stocked for seamless service.

We value a strong work ethic, teamwork, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced hospitality setting. Flexible scheduling, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, helps us deliver elevated guest

Qualifications

• Experience in dishwashing, kitchen operations, or food service preferred.
• Commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and safe kitchen environment.
• Ability to operate commercial dishwashing equipment and handle cleaning products safely.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and safety.
• Dependable, team-oriented attitude and willingness to support with cleaning and organization as needed.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clear and reset tables and remove used glassware and dishes.
• Wash, sanitize, and organize dishes, glasses, utensils, and cookware for service.
• Keep the dish area clean, organized, and moving smoothly during service.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, storage, and back-of-house areas.
• Assist with setup and breakdown for daily service and events.
• Support kitchen and café teams with light food preparation when needed.

Skills

Work ethic

Cleanliness

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Fast-paced adaptability

Attention to detail

Flexibility in schedule

Job description

Café Exchange in Berkeley Heights is seeking a dependable Dishwasher to keep our kitchen and service areas clean, organized, and ready throughout the day. You will support both culinary and café teams, ensuring dishes, glassware, and utensils are sanitized and stocked for seamless service.

We value a strong work ethic, teamwork, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced hospitality setting. Flexible scheduling, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, helps us deliver elevated guest