Dishwasher

Dishwasher Job Description

At Shellie’s Country Café, our Dishwashers keep the entire operation flowing. You’re the engine that keeps the kitchen running — making sure every plate, cup, and pan is clean, sanitized, and ready for the next rush. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role that’s essential to our success. If you take pride in hard work, teamwork, and doing things right the first time, you’ll be a perfect fit!

Position Summary

The Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen. You’ll operate dish machines, wash pots and pans, keep work areas organized, and help with general cleaning. This position plays a key role in safety, cleanliness, and team efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

· Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and equipment according to safety standards.

· Operate and maintain the dish machine, checking sanitizer levels and water temperature.

· Keep dish area, sinks, floors, and trash areas clean and organized.

· Follow the 3-sink method when washing manually.

· Use sanitizer test strips and maintain required concentration levels.

· Handle all cleaning chemicals safely and label properly.

· Empty trash and keep work areas swept and mopped.

· Assist cooks or servers with supplies when needed.

· Help prepare the kitchen for the next shift and complete end-of-shift cleaning tasks.

· Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.

What We’re Looking For

· Strong work ethic and ability to stay focused during busy shifts.

· Team player with a positive attitude — no job is too small!

· Reliable, punctual, and ready to help wherever needed.

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

· Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. safely.

· Experience is helpful but not required — we’ll teach you everything you need to know!

Living Our Core Values
1. **Hospitality First** – Clean dishes mean happy guests. Your work makes our service shine.
2. **Accountability** – You take ownership of your area — every dish, every shift.
3. **Respect** – You treat teammates, equipment, and time with care and consideration.
4. **Progress Over Perfection** – You focus on getting faster, safer, and more efficient every day.
5. **Teamwork** – You help others stay stocked and clean so the whole team succeeds.
6. **Excellence** – You maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and organization.
7. **Adaptability** – You stay calm and positive, even when the dish pile is tall.

30-Day Success Benchmarks

By the end of your first 30 days, you should:

· Operate the dish machine and 3-sink system independently.

· Maintain a clean, organized workspace throughout the shift.

· Keep up with peak rush times without falling behind, or be comfortable asking for (or accepting) help.

· Demonstrate proper chemical use and safety awareness.

· Communicate effectively with cooks and servers.

· Receive recognition from teammates for reliability and effort.

Benefits

· Flexible scheduling (days, nights, weekends, holidays).

· Competitive and negotiable hourly wage based on experience and availability.

· Opportunities for raises, cross-training, and advancement through performance and reliability.

· Full time employees are eligible for employer sponsored health insurance benefits at half-cost upon successful completion of probationary period.

· Employee meals and discounts.

· Advanced wage payment with Toast Pay Card, making wages accessible before payday.

· Family environment with local business owners.

Reports To

Kitchen Manager or Shift Supervisor.

About Us

At Shellie’s Country Cafe, we’re not just a restaurant — we’re a family that loves good food, good company, and the kind of small-town hospitality that makes people feel right at home. We’re open 24 hours a day because our community doesn’t stop — and neither do we.

We’ve been lucky enough to earn some amazing recognition along the way — Best of Helena, Best of Montana, Montana’s Best Diner (thank you, Cosmopolitan Magazine!), and even SBA Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year. But the real reward has always been the people — both the ones who walk through our doors and the ones who make the magic happen behind the scenes.

We’re everyday people who work hard, learn together, and lift each other up. When you join Shellie’s, you’re not just getting a job — you’re joining a team that becomes family, where everyone’s welcome, laughter is part of the job, and progress always beats perfection.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16