Dishwasher - Cafe 300 in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey at CONNELL FOUNDATION FOOD GROUP LLC

Table & Banter Hospitality is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Dishwasher to join our team at Café 300. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen while supporting the exceptional quality and hospitality that define our brand.

At Table & Banter Hospitality, we believe every role contributes to an exceptional guest experience. We value individuals who take pride in their work, support their teammates, and understand the importance of behind-the-scenes work. We're committed to creating an environment where team members feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow in their hospitality careers.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment that supports efficient daily café operations.
• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, glassware, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment according to established food safety standards.
• Safely operate commercial dishwashing equipment, following proper procedures for water temperatures, sanitation, and equipment handling.
• Prevent workplace injuries by identifying and addressing slip, trip, burn, and other potential hazards while maintaining clean and dry work areas.
• Follow established procedures for safely handling, storing, and using cleaning chemicals, including proper labeling and required protective equipment.
• Practice safe lifting, carrying, and handling techniques when moving heavy cookware, equipment, and supplies.
• Support the culinary and café teams by maintaining a steady supply of clean dishes, utensils, and equipment throughout service.
• Maintain clean and organized dishwashing stations, kitchen floors, work surfaces, and storage areas, including proper waste disposal and recycling.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions, equipment malfunctions, injuries, and safety concerns to management.
• Assist with opening, closing, general kitchen cleaning, and other operational responsibilities as needed.
• Work collaboratively with team members to maintain a safe, efficient, and positive work environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in dishwashing, kitchen operations, restaurants, cafés, or food service is preferred, but we welcome individuals with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• A strong commitment to cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and maintaining a safe kitchen environment.
• Ability to operate commercial dishwashing equipment, handle cleaning products safely, and maintain clean, sanitized dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, managing varying dishwashing volumes while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• A dependable, responsible, and team-oriented attitude, with a willingness to assist with kitchen cleaning, organization, and general support duties as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures for proper cleaning, sanitizing, storage, and waste disposal.
• Ability to safely perform light to heavy-duty dishwashing responsibilities, including handling large cookware, kitchen equipment, and high-volume dish loads.
• Ability to stand and remain active for extended periods and perform frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions, and work collaboratively with culinary and hospitality teams.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Supporting Your Success

• Choice of Company-subsidized medical plan options
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Paid time off program and paid holidays
• Employee dining and hospitality perks across The Park
• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and evolving organization

At Café 300, every team member plays an important role in creating exceptional experiences. We're looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who take pride in their work, value teamwork, and understand that a clean, safe, and well-organized kitchen is essential to great hospitality. We look forward to learning more about you and the contributions you'll bring to our team.

While we leverage technology to support our recruiting process, every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team because we recognize that behind every resume is a person, a career journey, and a genuine interest in joining our organization.