Dishwasher

About the role

At Magnolia, the Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for dishes, glassware, tableware, cooking utensils, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods. This position ensures the dishwashing area is maintained as a clean, safe, and sanitary environment. The role works from Magnolia Table in Waco, Texas, reports to the Assistant Kitchen Manager, and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and in line with best use practices for each piece of equipment, including the industrial dishwasher.
• Work as a team player and provide assistance to other kitchen staff as needed, especially during peak hours.
• Assist with trash runs.
• Ensure glass and mug racks are maintained, organized, and clean.
• Ensure glassware, silverware, dishes, and restaurant food holding and prep equipment are cleaned thoroughly.
• Carry out instructions of kitchen management.
• Adhere to standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Contribute to a safe and clean working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Teamwork: Contribute to a team environment supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Critical Thinking: Identify and communicate challenges in day‑to‑day activities.
• Expertise: Eye for detail, accuracy, and timely completion of tasks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.
• Communication: Actively listen to teammates and guests; be open to feedback.
• Guest Focus: Proactively understand and meet guest needs for a personalized experience.
• Strategy and Goal Setting: Approach change with positivity and curiosity; know your role in achieving team goals.

Skills

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor while working with a sense of urgency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 0–1 years of related work experience preferred.
• Food Handler's license required upon hire.
• Must be available to work weekends, nights, special events, and holidays as business needs require.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The employee operates in a fast‑paced kitchen environment, routinely using sinks, dishwashers, and tools to clean kitchen appliances. The role is frequently exposed to hot water, potentially slippery floors, garbage disposals, and cleaning chemicals, and occasionally to outside weather conditions. Noise levels are intermittent at a level sufficient to cause hearing loss or fatigue. The employee may experience high and low temperatures and is exposed to typical workplace hazards.