Dishwasher - Smokehouse BBQ and Brews

Dishwasher - Smokehouse BBQ and Brews 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars Serving Lancaster County Since 1929! Few companies can claim over 95 years in business, but we can at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. We owe our ongoing success to our excellent staff and solid management team who are dedicated to an exceptional guest experience. Here is your opportunity to be part of a dedicated team at Thomas E. Strauss, Inc. Our business is booming, and we are seeking outstanding team members who take pride in their work, and ownership of the position to ensure we are living up to our high standards and providing a friendly guest experience.

What we expect from you:

A friendly, professional demeanor toward coworkers and guests - after all, our mission is to make people feel valued. We expect that of you, and we do our best to make YOU feel valued as well! Self-starter who owns the responsibilities of the role. A commitment to show up on time for every shift - ready to work hard alongside your team members. Your dedication to our values of diversity, integrity, excellence, accountability, community, and especially your willingness to have FUN Here's what we offer to you: Competitive pay. Excellent benefit package and employee perks. Ability to earn unlimited employee referral bonuses. Ability to work in other business units within the hospitality group to make extra cash or gain new work experience. The more you know, the more you grow! A "work-to-live" not a "live-to-work" workplace!

Our Mission:

Make people feel valued.

Our Values:

Diversity, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Community and FUN! Position Summary The Smokehouse BBQ and Brews Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for glassware, tableware, utensils, cookware, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. The dishwasher ensures the dish room and dishwashing areas are maintained as a clean, safe, sanitary workstation. Dishwasher assists with putting away wares and helping in kitchen where needed. Our current opening is for part-time work of 15-30 hours per week but could be a full-time position. E ssential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Set up and break down dishwashing area Sort, rinse and load dirty dishware, glassware, tableware, and utensils in ware washing machines Inspect, sort and stack clean wares and place in proper location Change water in dish machine per company guidelines Wash pots, pans, and misc. equipment by hand Remove trash and garbage to dumpster Conduct general restroom cleaning per specs Keep dish machine temp logs per company guidelines Complete daily checklist items Keep dish room area and surrounding kitchen floors clean and safe Other duties as directed Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays required Display positive attitude and eagerness to learn Able to follow directions (both written and verbal) and communicate effectively Teamwork oriented "Safety First" focus Knowledge of workplace safety and emergency procedures Thoroughness and attention to detail Time management High degree of quality in all work produced Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. Employees are regularly exposed to kitchen equipment (e.g., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives). Equal Employment Opportunity Thomas E. Strauss Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Updated 02/15/2026