JOB DESCRIPTION · DISHWASHER
Dishwasher job description template
Dishwasher / steward duties and a respectful, clear JD template. Dishwashers keep the kitchen alive: clean plates returning on time, trash and recycling discipline, and helping prep when the machine is caught up.
Core duties
- Run dish machine / three-comp to health code
- Keep clean dishes stocked for FOH and BOH
- Trash, recycling, and floor cleanliness
- Assist with basic prep or receiving when asked
- Close: deep clean dish pit and floors
Skills that matter
- Reliable attendance on nights and weekends
- Comfort with wet, fast-paced work
- Team communication with the line
- Shows up on time and communicates when they cannot
- Stays calm when the floor or kitchen peaks
- Takes feedback without getting defensive
Sample dishwasher job posting
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We hire dishwashers who keep the pit from becoming the bottleneck. You will run dish, stock cleanware, and help the kitchen stay upright on busy nights.
No experience required — reliability is. Must stand the shift and lift bus tubs.
Hourly pay; tip share may apply. Weekends required.
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Frequently asked
- How do I write a dishwasher job description that people actually apply to?
- Lead with respect, clear pay, and real hours. Skip demeaning language. Mention growth paths if you promote from dish.
- Should dishwasher JDs mention tip share?
- Yes. Ambiguity here creates resentment later.
- Dishwasher vs kitchen porter?
- Often the same role with different titles. Describe the work, not the prestige of the title.