What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dishwasher position at Higgins Beach Inn?
TITLE: DISHWASHER
DEPARTMENT: FOOD & BEVERAGE
REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE CHEF
Shade Eatery at Higgins Beach Inn, Scarborough ME. is seeking an experienced Dishwasher for our 2025 season running now through October. Shade Eatery prides itself on fresh local food and exceptional hospitality in fine casual dining atmosphere. Our menu focuses on fresh local seafood with new specials daily. You will benefit from individual training and there is ample room for you to share your culinary experience. You will be challenged by this high-volume location and rewarded with team support. Please apply to our posting on Indeed or, apply directly on our website to submit your resume/application.
JOB TYPE: Full or part-time seasonal May through October 26th, 2025
COMPENSATION: $17 - $19 per hour
EXPECTED HOURS: 20 - 40 per week
BENEFITS: Discounted Stays/F&B at Affiliated Properties
Some of the responsibilities of the Dishwasher include:
- Responsible for full cycle; load, run and unload machine ensuring that all dishes, glassware, flatware and silverware are properly cleaned at proper sanitation temperatures and is ready for service.
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for pots, pans and trays that need to be hand washed.
- Sort and rinse dirty dishes, glass, tableware and other cooking utensils and place them in racks to send through dish machine.
- Sort and stack clean and dry dishes.
- Fill/empty soak tubs with cleaning/sanitizing solutions.
- Sweep, scrub and mop floors.
- Maintain clean dish area.
- Follows safety and sanitation procedures with all guidelines from OSHA, Department of Public Health and Risk Management.
We are seeking hard-working, driven applicants who are willing to learn and grow with the company and meet the following skills:
- Able to communicate with the team.
- Sense of urgency.
- Ability to move throughout the kitchen and restaurant in a safe manner.
- Keep all service and cooking equipment clean and ready for use.
- Professional appearance.
- Knows where things are in the kitchen and how to use the equipment.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required or personnel so classified. All persons may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Salary : $17 - $19