Zingerman's Bakehouse Seasonal Dishwasher

Zingerman's; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 5 free loaves of bread each week

Discounts on baked goods

Paid training

Paid lunch breaks

Employee meals $1

Job summary

Zingerman’s Bakehouse in Ann Arbor is hiring Seasonal Dishwashers to support handcrafted pastries and bread production. No prior dishwashing experience required, with a focus on cleanliness and safety in a busy kitchen.

Expect a physical, active role with shifts starting as early as 7 am and ending as late as 1 am during the November‑December season. Competitive benefits include bread discounts and paid training.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand, lift, and bend for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Able to work in warm, humid environment.

Responsibilities

• Load 140 quart bowls into walk-in industrial dishwasher.
• Run smallwares through conveyor-style dishwasher.
• Hand wash cake pans in a 3-compartment sink.
• Monitor and log temperatures of dish machines.
• Put away dry dishes.
• Keep dish area floor dry.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Industrial dishwasher system

Job description

Description

Zingerman's Bakehouse is hiring Seasonal Dishwashers to work on our team as we make handcrafted, artisan pastries and bread to be enjoyed all over the country!

Are you the person who is always cleaning the kitchen after a great meal? Are you passionate about keeping things clean? Do you know your way around a professional kitchen dish area?

Does a freshly made 3 compartment sink get you excited to clean something? Are you looking for a place where you can be yourself and do good work on a team? Join our experienced and dedicated team. NO DISHWASHING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

What can you expect?

• A welcoming workplace where you can bring your whole quirky self to work; it'sappreciated and acknowledged.
• An active, physical job. (You’ll easily close those rings on your watch every day!)
• Fun and engaged teammates who support each other.
• Making delicious and beautiful products to be proud of.
• Managing partners working with you side‑by‑side. (Our two current owners started as hourly staff, so they know your potential for growth.)
• A business education while you work! Learn Zingerman’s nationally‑acclaimed business practices and put them into action. Hello resume builder!
• A discount at all Zingerman’s businesses and lots of free food.

Sound like the place you’ve been looking for? Need more details? Keep reading!

What does the job pay?

Seasonal positions pay $16.00 per hour.

Where is the job?

Zingerman’s Bakehouse is located at 3711 Plaza Drive in Ann Arbor.

What are the availability requirements?

We are hiring for multiple positions. We have shifts at all times of the day starting as early as 7

am and ending as late as 1 am. As these positions are seasonal, we require availability for 40

hours each week in November and December. We are looking for many full time team

members, but can make some part time schedules work also. Let’s talk and see what works!

What are the physical requirements of the job?

We require the ability to stand, lift and bend for up to 8-hours, with breaks; the ability to lift up to

50 pounds repeatedly, the ability to work in a warm, humid environment and the ability to work

with repetitive motion including fine manipulation of hands and fingers.

What kinds of things do you do in this job?

Seasonal Dishwashers work on our team doing a variety of essential tasks while working with

us. A few examples are:

• Loading our 140 quart mixing bowls into our walk‑in size industrial dish washing machine
• Running smallwares through a conveyor style industrial dish washing machine
• Hand washing our coffee cake pans in a 3 compartment sink
• Monitoring and logging the temperatures of our dish machines
• Putting away dry dishes
• Keeping our dish area floor dry

Are there any benefits or perks?

• Up to 5 free loaves of bread each week
• Up to 65% discount on baked goods from the Bakehouse
• 10% discounts at other Zingerman's businesses, 25% at Zingerman’s Mail Order
• Paid training
• Paid lunch breaks
• $1 sandwiches and/or salad made on site for employee lunch

When does this job begin and end?

Work can start as soon as early September. Most of the positions will begin in mid‑October.

These positions will end the last week of December.

Can I apply for year round work after the job ends?

Yes! We encourage it— many of us who work here started as a seasonal holiday crew member.

We usually have a limited number of positions at the Bakehouse and elsewhere in the

Zingerman's Community of Businesses after the job ends.