Utility Busser/Dishwasher

About the role

As a Utility Team Member you will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our guests, ensuring that all areas of the restaurant are in DAMN GOOD shape and that the kitchen runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop dining room, bathrooms, and back of house as needed.
• Clean up spills promptly to ensure a safe environment for patrons.
• Pre‑bus tables when appropriate to maintain a tidy dining area.
• Clean windows, walkways, and entrances/exits of the restaurant.
• Pick up trash in the parking lot to keep the exterior welcoming.
• Clean and stock beverage stations, highchairs, and trash cans.
• Restock all service areas as necessary.
• Clean bathrooms before opening and monitor cleanliness throughout the day.
• Assist customers as needed and follow all cleaning lists; perform extra cleaning duties as assigned by management.
• Take out all front‑of‑house trash and power wash outside areas based on the manager’s daily cleaning lists.
• Set up sanitizer buckets at all trash stations.
• Ensure table bases and chair legs are cleaned regularly.
• Clean and sanitize all items used for food preparation and food service.
• Maintain the three‑compartment sink with proper chemical dilution and keep dishwashing areas clean.
• Organize pots, pans, and product received on shift; maintain the organization of the walk‑in.
• Help with prep or line duties when asked by management.
• Prioritize cleaning the most commonly used dishes, such as bowls and trays, to keep kitchen operations flowing.
• Unload and put away orders, and ensure back‑of‑house trash is emptied promptly.

Requirements

• Food Handlers Certification.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for several hours.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach for objects on shelves at various height levels.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects up to 40 pounds.

Pay

$10.00 to $11.00 per hour based on experience, plus pooled tips that increase total take‑home pay.

Schedule

Flexible schedules.

Benefits

• Damn Good food discount card for you and your spouse.
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits for full‑time team members after 1 year of employment.
• 401(k) plan after 6 months.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year of employment.
• Torchy’s Family Foundation support for team members in times of need and crisis.