Dishwasher Part-Time

Hood River, Oregon

Evening/Night Shifts

DATE: April 9th, 2025

WAGE: $16.50/hr Tips

EMPLOYMENT: Regular Part-Time

FLSA STATUS: Hourly / Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Head Chef

DIRECT REPORTS: None

New to the restaurant world, want to be a crucial part of an award-winning taproom AND work for a world class brewery with a great company culture and competitive pay and benefits?

Who we are:

pFriem (pronounced “freem”) artisanal beers are symphonies of flavor and balance, influenced by the great brewers of Europe, but unmistakably true to our homegrown roots in the Pacific Northwest. We are guided by a religious commitment to quality and the never-ending pursuit of innovation. Although they are served humbly, each glass is overflowing with pride and a relentless aspiration to brew the best beer in the world.

pFriem Family Brewers has experienced incredible growth in the past twelve years and has earned prestigious awards, including being named GABF® 2018 Mid-Size Brewing Company of the Year, Three-Time Brewery of the Year by the Beer Connoisseur, Best Brewpub Experience by Oregon Beer Awards, and numerous medals in national and international brewing competitions.

Our team is made up of 150 multi-talented individuals from Tasting Room to Brewery who are committed to giving craft beer lovers the best beer, food, and service experience possible.

About the role:

You will be working with our talented kitchen team and be responsible for keeping up with the continual operation and maintenance of the dish station and will take part in other kitchen duties and opening/closing procedures. Dishwashers will be responsible for taking daily checks of chemicals and cleaning supplies, ensuring the organization and cleanliness of all janitorial areas, communicating needs or issues to managers, all while maintaining a reasonable level of organization and professionalism.

A breakdown of your tasks:

• Operate and maintain dish station
• Daily checks of chemicals and cleaning supplies
• Maintain janitorial areas
• Complete additional tasks and/or ways to help other team members
• Follow all pFriem Kitchen checklists and guides
• Maintain quality, cleanliness, sanitation and professionalism regardless of business volume
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
• Routinely lift up to 50lbs safely and without risk of injury to self, others, or company property

More about you

You have a culinary background, like to work hard, and you’re enthusiastic about joining a talented team. You’re eager to grow professionally and work with an ever-growing craft beer brand in a positive company culture.

You work well with others

You enjoy working with others who share a passion for food, quality, and innovation. Let’s be honest, you spend a lot of time with your colleagues, and you deserve to work with great people. You like to grab a shift beer with the people you work with and care about your co-workers.

You are a juggling master

Work in a professional kitchen can sometimes be hectic, no matter how well we plan, and how good our support staff is. You don’t get fired up under pressure, and know how to prioritize, and keep cool when things get busy. You know how to ask for help, and how to manage tasks and emotions when it’s go-time.

Your qualifications

• Ability to provide excellent service in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with all taproom staff.
• Self-motivated; able to look for additional tasks during slow times and utilize the side work sheets to direct your efforts.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver dish tubs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional workspace and environment.
• Willing to follow instructions and ask questions for clarification if needed.
• Able to work in a consistently busy restaurant environment.
• At least 1 year of prior kitchen experience in a restaurant.
• Be available and reliable to work, and be consistently on-time

The people

We are a passionate group who takes our work seriously but ourselves not too seriously. Our team is made up of highly talented individuals not only in their jobs but also their hobbies and personal pursuits. Whether it’s enjoying shift beers with the crew or experiencing the PNW outdoor scene with co-workers, the pFriem team is warm and welcoming with a strong bond over beer. We promote from within so there is opportunity for career advancement.

The location

You get to work in one of the most stunning locations in the PNW! pFriem is located at the Hood River Waterfront Park with epic views of the Columbia River Gorge. Mt. Hood is a short drive from town where you can recreate all year long. You’ll be surrounded by a Gorge community that thrives with local purveyors and people passionate about beer, food, the outdoors, and its people.

The benefits

• Paid time off and sick time.
• Sabbatical after every 5 years of employment.
• Tasting Room credit good for meals, beer, and merchandise.
• Discounts in our Tasting Room for meals, beer, and merchandise.
• Great health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, with a full company paid health offering.
• You will have access to basic life insurance, short-term disability insurance coverage, paid paternity/maternity leave and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan (401k) with a 4% match.
• Company-wide outings.
• Paid time off to volunteer for local charities and non-profits.

How to apply

If this sounds like a good fit, please send a cover-letter, resume to jobs@pfriembeer.com. We can’t wait to hear from you!