Night-Shift Kitchen Dish & Prep Specialist

American Social; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

American Social in Orlando, FL is seeking a dedicated dishwasher to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across dishes, glassware, and kitchenware. You will support the kitchen team by stocking supplies, communicating with chefs, and ensuring cleanliness throughout the shift.

The role requires English fluency, ability to work late-night hours, and physical stamina to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. Join a fast-paced venue that prioritizes safety and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18
• Food handling certificate required
• Able to stand for extended periods
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work late-night shifts
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing)

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, pots, pans, and storage racks
• Monitor product supply and replenish stock when necessary
• Communicate with chefs and managers about low product levels or equipment problems
• Move dishes and silverware from bus tubs for cleaning
• Ensure all kitchen items are clean and sanitized at all times
• Organize dry storage and walk-in cooler
• Assist kitchen staff as needed
• Provide a positive, guest-focused attitude during shifts
• Follow safety, sanitation, and admin procedures

Skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Late night shifts

Job description

Job Functions:
• Live and embraces American Social Vision and Core Values
• Reports to work on time and prepared for the shift
• Follows all Image and Appearance standards
• Monitors product supply and replenishes stock when necessary
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes, glassware, pots, pans, and storage racks, etc
• Communicates with chefs and managers of low product levels and equipment problems
• Removes dishes, glassware and silverware from bus tubs to prepare for cleaning
• Communicates with other Team Members to prioritize which dishes, pans, etc. need to be cleaned first
• Ensures that dishes, glassware, silverware, and kitchen items are clean and sanitized
• Sorts clean silverware, glassware and dishes
• Ensures that clean supplies are available at all times
• Organizes and straightens dry storage and walk-in refrigerator
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations, utensils, floors, floor mats, dumpsters, and equipment
• Transports boxes and trash bags from kitchen, dish area, etc., to dumpsters
• Distributes trash cans to kitchen, dish area, etc.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and other areas
• Assist Chef in portioning, prepping, an cooking as needed
• Assists other employees as needed
• Demonstrate a helpful, positive attitude at all times to guests and employees
• Understand and adhere to all safety, sanitation, and administrative procedures
• Provide complete and timely communication to other employees throughout the shift
• Is prepared to conduct weekly maintenance duties
• Complete all assigned tasks and duties requested by managers

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Ability to work Late Night shifts, potentially to between 12 AM – 3AM
• Works assigned scheduled shifts
• Food handling certificate required
• Fluent in English; able to speak, read, write
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Able to bend at the waist and lift items up to 50 lbs. to waist level
• Able to move items up to 50 lbs. for distances of up to 25 feet
• Remain in stationary position for up to 4 hours throughout work shift
• Able to tolerate prolonged exposure to cold and hot temps (below 40° F and above 140° F)
• Able to hear, understand, and respond to requests in a loud environment
• Able to tolerate exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals several times throughout shift.
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding