What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dishwasher/Food Prep position at PISTACHIO AND CREAM?
Overview
Join our dynamic culinary team as a Dishwasher/Food Prep associate, where your energy and attention to detail will help create a seamless dining experience for our guests. This vital role combines efficient dishwashing with food preparation tasks, ensuring our kitchen operates smoothly and maintains the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and food quality. Whether you’re handling food prep, assisting with meal assembly, or maintaining a pristine kitchen environment, your contributions will be essential to delivering exceptional service.
Duties
- Operate food preparation equipment safely and efficiently, including slicers, mixers, and other kitchen tools.
- Prepare ingredients through slicing, chopping, and basic food handling techniques using proper knife skills and cutting methods.
- Assist in meal preparation by assembling dishes, portioning ingredients, and supporting culinary staff during busy service times.
- Maintain cleanliness of all dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen surfaces by washing and sanitizing according to safety standards.
- Handle manual tasks such as heavy lifting of supplies and ingredients to support smooth kitchen operations.
- Follow food safety management protocols to ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of food items.
- Support the team in maintaining a clean, organized workspace that adheres to safety standards in production and food handling regulations.
Skills
- Demonstrated experience in food service or restaurant environments with strong understanding of kitchen operations.
- Proficiency in basic math for portioning and ingredient measurements.
- Skilled in knife techniques including slicing, dicing, and other cutting methods essential for food prep.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and proper sanitation procedures in a fast-paced setting.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while managing supplies or ingredients.
- Experience with food production equipment operation such as slicers or mixers is preferred.
- Excellent customer service mindset with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Familiarity with culinary techniques including meal assembly, sensory evaluation of ingredients, and catering experience is a plus.
This role offers an energetic environment where your skills directly contribute to the success of our culinary team. We are committed to providing a safe workplace that values your growth and dedication while ensuring all positions are paid — including internships — so you can thrive both professionally and personally.
PAY RATE :$18 PLUS TIPS
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $24