Dishwasher - Reston Station

DISHWASHER - Earn up to $600-$680 per week!

• NOW HIRING: Full time and part time

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:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employment
• Dental and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Discounted shift meal and generous dining discount
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Voluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insurance
• Free access to company massage therapist
• Discounted gym & yoga membership
• Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-person
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needs

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.