Fine-Dining Dishwasher — Fast-Paced Team Role

Lettuce; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program - Focus on

Mental Health & Wellness

Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical &/D

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident Protection &  

Critical Illness Insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You is hiring dishwashers to support our team at a leading Chicago area restaurant network. This position involves washing and sanitizing utensils and cookware, maintaining back-of-house cleanliness, and supporting a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Join a team backed by a national restaurant group with 100+ locations, known for great food and service. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a chef-driven organization that values creativity and care

Responsibilities

• Operate and utilize the dish machine and cleaning supplies
• Wash, sanitize and dry all kitchen utensils, equipment and other items placed in the dish area or as requested by Management and Staff
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
• Maintain a pace sufficient to prevent back up of dirty dishes, glasses, etc.
• Return and restock all items to appropriate area after washing and sanitizing procedures are completed
• Ability to read a thermometer
• Maintain dishwashing machinery and communicate any potential issues to Management
• Identify cleaning supplies and notify Management when running low
• Assist with general cleanliness of back of house and restrooms
• Empty garbage and keep garbage areas clean and covered
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed

Job description

Lettuce Entertain You is hiring dishwashers to support our team at a leading Chicago area restaurant network. This position involves washing and sanitizing utensils and cookware, maintaining back-of-house cleanliness, and supporting a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Join a team backed by a national restaurant group with 100+ locations, known for great food and service. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a chef-driven organization that values creativity and care