Food Service - Dishwasher

SSA Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic team members for a dynamic kitchen role. As a Dishwasher, you will play a crucial part in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment, ensuring that all dishes and equipment are sanitized to meet health standards. This role offers a chance to work with a collaborative team while promoting sustainability and community engagement. Enjoy perks like free parking, meal plans, and entry on days off for you and a guest. If you are self-driven and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Parking

Meal Plans

Free Entry on Days Off

Team Building Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Discount

Early Pay

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to work standing for long periods.
• Experience in a fast-paced dish pit environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and work environment.
• Uphold company policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Sanitation Knowledge

Teamwork

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 4:59 AM

We are looking for FUN TEAM MEMBERS who have open availability MONDAY - FRIDAY between the hours of 8am - 7pm and are very self-driven and organized. Please apply today if the following description is what you have been looking for!

Also, if hired with us, we offer:

-FREE PARKING

-Meal Plans

-Free entry on days off for you + a guest

-Team building opportunities

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