Kitchen Steward & Sanitation Specialist

The Cheesecake Factory; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meals

Employee discount

Faster pay

Recognition awards

HELP Fund

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory in San Jose, CA is seeking a reliable dishwasher to support a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You’ll help maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization to ensure smooth service.

This role offers steady hours, flexible scheduling, opportunity for growth, and access to benefits such as paid vacation, health coverage, and employee meals. Join a team committed to hospitality and excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, kitchen, hospitality, or food service experience preferred.
• Familiarity with dishwashing operations and cleaning duties, a plus.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards, safety practices, and proper equipment use.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast paced environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, plates, glassware, cutlery, kitchen tools, pots, and pans using a commercial dishwasher and 3 compartment sink.
• Pre sort, soak, and rinse silverware and utensils to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation.
• Safely load and unload a dishwashing machine.
• Work with speed, efficiency, and a sense of urgency.
• Support opening and closing tasks, including station setup and breakdown.
• Follow instructions accurately with consistency and attention to detail.

Skills

Dishwashing experience

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory in San Jose, CA is seeking a reliable dishwasher to support a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You’ll help maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization to ensure smooth service.

This role offers steady hours, flexible scheduling, opportunity for growth, and access to benefits such as paid vacation, health coverage, and employee meals. Join a team committed to hospitality and excellence.