Dish Porter

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.

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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $17.00

Schedule

Flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays