Job Summary
A respected European-style café in Santa Monica, CA is hiring a full-time Dishwasher for a direct hire opportunity on the PM shift. This is a great opportunity for someone who is dependable, hardworking, and interested in growing within the restaurant and food service industry.
The Dishwasher will support a busy kitchen focused on organic coffee, fine teas, health-conscious cuisine, and handmade bakery items. This environment values quality, care, teamwork, and consistency. Candidates can expect a supportive team setting, steady full-time hours, and room for long-term growth with a company that takes pride in preparing food and beverages with attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Wash, sanitize, and organize dishes, glassware, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the dish area, kitchen, and back-of-house workspaces.
- Support kitchen staff by keeping clean supplies available during service.
- Remove trash, clean floors, and assist with general kitchen cleaning as needed.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures at all times.
- Maintain reliable attendance and support a fast-paced PM shift operation.
Compensation and Benefits
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Pay range: $40,000 to $43,000 per year.
- Full-time schedule, 40 hours per week.
- PM shift starts at 2:00 PM.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Immediate start available.
- Room for growth.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Wash and sanitize dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen tools.
- Keep the dish station and kitchen support areas clean, organized, and stocked.
- Assist with trash removal, cleaning tasks, and general back-of-house support.
- Maintain consistent attendance for scheduled PM shifts.
- Less than 1 year of experience is acceptable.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant or café environment.
- Must be able to work full-time, including weekends and holidays.
- Strong reliability, punctuality, and work ethic.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical kitchen support tasks.
- Team-oriented attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed.
- Commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous dishwashing, kitchen porter, restaurant, café, or food service experience.
- Interest in growing within a hospitality, culinary, or café environment.
- Familiarity with commercial dishwashing equipment and back-of-house cleaning standards.