Food Service - Dishwasher

SSA Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SSA Group is looking for a Dishwasher for the Nashville Zoo for its summer season. This role involves cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, maintaining overall kitchen hygiene, and supporting the culinary team in providing a welcoming environment for guests. The position offers perks like free entry to the zoo and meal plans, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Free Parking

Meal Plans

Free Entry to the Zoo & other attractions

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Discount through Partnership College

Get Paid Early

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be willing to stand for long periods.
• Experience in fast-paced dish pit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen including surfaces.
• Follow sanitation requirements to present a clean experience.

Skills

Cleanliness

Sanitation

Organization

Teamwork

Job description

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 4:59 AM

We are looking for talented new team members to join our team for the summer season inside the Nashville Zoo

• FREE PARKING
• Meal Plans
• FREE ENTRY TO THE ZOO & other attractions
• and more...

Dishwasher

Who are we:

SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for partners across the United States. With 50 years in the business, SSA has refined the basics while pioneering better ways forward. With pillars of focus like sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, SSA is transforming the cultural attraction industry.

SSA was built by families, for families, with a family’s sense of love anddedication. We don’t just rely on the best practices in our industry, we customize best practices for each partner to set the bar higher and higher, always. We do all we can to further the mission of our partners because their guests and the communities they serve,deserve it.

Title: Dishwasher

Reports to: Kitchen Manager(s) and Chef Team

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize dishes and kitchen equipment, including utensils, pots, and pans ensuring they meet standards for safe food preparation

Work with kitchen team to ensure dishes and equipment are stored properly

Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, including sweeping, mopping, and wiping down surfaces

Empty and clean trash and recycling receptacles while ensuring proper waste separation

Maintain a sanitary and organized work environment

Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures

Maintain cleaning schedules to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks are completed

Perform other tasks as deemed necessary

IDEA + Belonging

Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.

Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.

Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.

Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back.

Job Requirements

Must be willing and able to work standing for long periods of time.

Experience with fast-paced dish pit environment preferred.

Ability to push through dishes and organize area as necessary to the business.

Experience with MSDS knowledge and upholds active practice of cleanliness in the dish area while maintaining protocol for dish liquid use.

Responsibly geared towards presenting a clean and welcome experience for guests through upholding sanitation requirements.

Previous Experience

None Required

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. The General Manager reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments)

SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly, Non-Exempt. Pay is based on range in consideration of relevant job experience and certification/education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Get Paid Early
• Tuition Discount through Partnership College
• Meal Plan & employee Discounts

SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").

San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" documentfor more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America