Dishwasher

Company Overview

Blue Plate Catering has been serving the greater Madison metropolitan area since 1992, building a reputation for high-quality catering and exceptional service. As a 2025 finalist for Madison’s Best Places to Work, we offer a stable, team-oriented environment. We are proud to operate out of our newly opened culinary and operations headquarters in Fitchburg, providing our team with the best resources and a modern workspace in the industry.

Position Overview

We are looking for a reliable and energetic Dishwasher to join our vibrant production team. In this role, you are essential to maintaining a clean kitchen environment and ensuring smooth operations during busy service times. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, "behind-the-scenes" environment that values culinary excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Sanitation: Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and industrial kitchen equipment according to strict health codes.
• Facility Care: Maintain a tidy kitchen by cleaning floors, counters, and surfaces; assist with trash removal and recycling.
• Catering Support: Support catering and banquet setups by organizing dishware and cleaning "caves" (transport containers) returning from off-site events.
• Kitchen Assistance: Support food prep tasks, such as organizing ingredients and maintaining clean workstations for the chef team.
• Safety: Follow all health and safety guidelines to promote a safe working environment for the entire team.

Qualifications

• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift 60 lbs and handle the physical demands of a high-volume catering environment, including standing for long periods.
• Communication: Fluency in English is required for effective coordination with our kitchen and operations teams.
• Reliability: A positive attitude and a "team-first" approach, especially during high-pressure service windows.
• Availability: Flexible schedule with mandatory weekend availability.
• Requirements: Must be able to pass a background check. Previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, or catering environment is a plus but not required.
• Driver License: Required for the role.
• Background Check: Must pass a background check

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans. Blue Plate pays 50% of your health insurance premiums.
• Retirement: Simple IRA plan with 3% company contributory matching.
• Daily Perk: Free meals provided during every shift.
• Additional Perks: Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), employee discounts, and a referral bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Blue Plate Catering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20