Position Summary
The Dish Porter is a cross-functional support role that keeps the cafe, deli, hot line, and prep-production areas running — ensuring a constant supply of clean, sanitized dishware, small wares, and equipment, maintaining a clean and sanitary back-of-house, and providing prep support to the kitchen and production team as needed. This is a critical support role across all departments. The ideal candidate is dependable, fast, takes pride in cleanliness, is willing to cross-train across stations, and thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Dishwashing: Wash, sanitize, and dry dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, small wares, and production equipment by hand and using commercial dish machines.
- Stocking: Keep clean items organized and stocked at the cafe, deli, hot-line, and prep stations so the team never runs short during service.
- Equipment: Operate and clean the dish machine; monitor water temperature and sanitizer levels and report any malfunctions to management.
- Waste: Empty trash and recycling, break down boxes, and remove waste to designated areas; clean and sanitize trash receptacles.
- Sanitation: Sweep and mop floors, wipe down surfaces, and help maintain overall back-of-house cleanliness and sanitation.
- Prep & Cross-Functional Support: Assist prep cooks and the production team with basic prep tasks — washing, peeling, and chopping produce; portioning; packaging and labeling; and stocking stations. Flex into prep and production work as dish volume, coverage, and daily demand allow, and put away deliveries as directed by kitchen management.
- Compliance: Strictly adhere to all local health department and food safety guidelines, including proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals.
Qualifications
- No experience required — we'll train you. Previous dish or kitchen experience is a plus.
- Willingness to cross-train and support basic prep and production tasks.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player.
- Food Handler's Card or ServSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain one upon hire).
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- High School diploma or equivalent
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (often 8+ hours per shift).
- Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 50 lbs (e.g., racks of dishes, cases of product).
- Comfortable working with hot water, steam, and cleaning chemicals.
- Comfortable working in varying temperature environments (coolers, freezers, kitchens) and performing repetitive movements, including bending, reaching, and standing at the dish station.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage available through employee and employer contributions
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with company participation (if applicable)
- Additional voluntary benefits available
Compensation
- Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $17.00
