Demo

Prep Cook/Dishwasher

Savara Hospitality
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026
We are seeking a diligent and enthusiastic Prep Cook/Dishwasher to join our kitchen staff. In this dual-role position, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen by assisting with food preparation and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards. A complete job description is included below.

If you are passionate about food and eager to learn, please submit an application. We would love to hear from you

Job Summary

The Prep Cook/Dishwasher assists with preparing foods for cooking and ensuring that wares for the front and back of the house are clean and sanitized.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Washes all wares including pots, plans, flatware, and glasses, by hand or using dishwashers.
  • Correctly places and stores clean equipment, dishes, and utensils in assigned storage areas.
  • Stocks serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and other assigned areas with necessary dishes and utensils.
  • Cleans trash receptacles with water or steam.
  • Moves dishwashing supplies and equipment from storage to work area by hand or using hand trucks.
  • Assists in cleaning and preparing various foods for cooking and/or serving, as directed.
  • Ensures work areas remain safe, clean, and orderly, adhering to all company, local, and state guidelines regarding health, safety, and sanitation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to understand and follow directions.
  • Ability to understand and meet restaurant standards for health, safety, and excellence.
  • Ability to remain alert and focused in an environment that is noisy and fast-paced.
  • Ability to work effectively with kitchen staff.
  • Detail-oriented and thorough.

Education And Experience

  • Restaurant or kitchen experience preferred

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods walking or standing.
  • Able to climb ladders
  • Able to climb stair
  • Must be able to twist, bend, stoop, reach, pull and wipe frequently.
  • Must frequently immerse hands in water.
  • Must be able to work in a hot and damp environment.
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Competitive Compensation and Benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as 401(k) plan. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. This is a position which will require work on weekends, nights and holidays.

EOE/AA. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

Salary.com Estimation for Prep Cook/Dishwasher in Richmond, VA
$29,411 to $36,329
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Prep Cook/Dishwasher jobs in the Richmond, VA area that may be a better fit.

  • Ugly Dumpling Richmond, VA
  • Prep Cook Job Description General Description: The Prep Cook plays a vital role in the kitchen by preparing ingredients, assembling recipes, and ensuring t... more
  • 28 Days Ago

  • Pollo Campero Richmond, VA
  • Overview The responsibility of our kitchen team members is to produce the highest quality food with precision and accuracy, continually observing and imple... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!