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Dishwasher - Potomac

Department: Kitchen Labor
Location: Potomac , MD

DISHWASHER - Earn up to $680 per week!

  • NOW HIRING: Full time and part time
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $17.15

Our Dishwashers and Stockers are integral to our restaurant operations and handle everything from maintaining clean tableware and dishes for our dining room and kitchen to supporting a safe and sanitary workplace and assisting with occasional food preparation and silverware roll ups. An entry-level position in our kitchen, these essential team members are part of our growing company and very often the first place we look when hiring new chefs.

BENEFITS + PERKS:

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Health insurance plans available for as low as $100 per mth after 90 days of employment!
  • Dental and vision plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid pregnancy and parental leave
  • Discounted shift meal and generous dining discount
  • Free access to company massage therapist
  • Discounted gym & yoga membership
  • Free online mental health therapy (unlimited text messaging and two optional 30-minute live video therapy sessions per month) through our partner, TalkSpace, for all employees and their immediate family members
  • Training and career growth opportunities
  • Free Employee Assistance Program

WHAT OUR DISHWASHER AND STOCKER TEAM MEMBERS DO:

  • Load, run, and unload the dishwashing machine to machine specifications
  • Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware and dishes for dining room and kitchen
  • Wash and store all tableware and kitchenware
  • Roll clean silverware in linen to prepare table settings
  • Keep the dishwashing machine clean and report any functional or mechanical problems
  • Monitor dishwashing machine water temperature and chemical levels to ensure sanitary wash cycle
  • Keep dish room clean and organized
  • Monitor linen and trash containers and empty when appropriate
  • Clean, sanitize, sweep, and mop all kitchen and dining room floors
  • Checking for broken items and wet areas that may be hazardous and remedy, as necessary
  • Handle tableware and dishes carefully to prevent breakage and loss
  • Understand and follow proper rules of hygiene and food-safety measures
  • Clean and sanitize food preparation and production areas, as required
  • Maintain sanitation buckets with proper solution
  • Flexibility during shift to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant
  • Rotate and stock dishes to reduce wear and tear on resources
  • Provide assistance to prep cook and other kitchen staff, as needed, especially during peak times
  • Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance
  • Contribute to a positive team environment
  • Follow all safety procedures

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A DISHWASHER AND UTILITY TEAM MEMBER:

  • Great entry-level position, no experience needed
  • Prior high-volume restaurant experience a plus
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, loud environment
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed
  • Continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms in wet conditions
  • Shifts can run up to 2hrs after restaurant closing - reliable transportation A MUST

Farmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. As a member of our team, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing farmer-owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being.

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