Dishwasher / Porter Firstborn Restaurant is seeking a hard-working, reliable, and team-oriented Dishwasher / Porter to join our culinary operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in maintaining a safe, sanitary workspace, and treats the dish pit as the vital backbone of the kitchen. Whether you are looking to master the station or seeking a foot in the door to eventually transition into a food preparation or line cook role, we provide a supportive environment with room for professional growth.

Responsibilities:

Sanitation & Dishwashing:

Operate commercial dishwashing machines and wash delicate items (cookware, large pots, fine china) by hand according to established food safety and health department codes.

Organization & Stacking:

Properly sort, stack, and restock clean dishes, glassware, and utensils to their designated stations in both the front and back of house.

Facility Maintenance:

Maintain high sanitation standards across the back of house by regularly sweeping, mopping floors, cleaning mats, and sanitizing prep tables, coolers, and walk-ins.

Waste Management:

Monitor and empty trash, recycling, and compost bins regularly throughout the shift; break down delivery boxes to keep paths clear and safe.

Team Support:

Assist the culinary team with basic prep work (e.g., peeling vegetables) and help unload or stock incoming inventory deliveries when required.

Equipment Monitoring:

Chemically test and monitor dish machine performance, reporting any mechanical failures or low chemical levels to management immediately.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Experience:

Prior experience as a dishwasher or porter in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality environment is preferred, but we are fully willing to train individuals with a strong work ethic.

Stamina & Physical Ability:

Must be able to stand, bend, and move continuously for the duration of an 8-10 hour shift and comfortably lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Environment Comfort:

Ability to work safely and efficiently in a hot, humid, fast-paced environment around commercial chemicals and wet, slippery surfaces.

Schedule Flexibility:

Open availability to work a flexible schedule, including late nights, weekends, and holidays based on business volume.

Communication:

Ability to follow multi-step instructions, read basic labels, and communicate clearly with both kitchen staff and management.

What We Offer:

Hourly Pay:

$18.42/hour plus tips Clear pathways for upward mobility into prep and line cook positions.