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Dishwasher/Kitchen Support

The Purple Onion
Saluda, NC Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2027

Dishwasher / Kitchen Support

Looking for more than “just a job”? Let's see if we are a good fit for each other.

Join a kitchen team where hard work is appreciated, teamwork matters, and there’s room to grow. We’re looking for a team mate to join our kitchen at a fast-paced, community-driven farm fresh restaurant.

This position is much more than “just dishes.” We’re looking for someone who takes pride in keeping the kitchen running smoothly and understands how important their role is to the entire team.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a clean, organized dish station while ensuring all dishes, cookware, and utensils meet sanitation standards
  • Take out trash and assist with general cleaning duties
  • Help with basic prep tasks when needed
  • Support the kitchen team during busy service periods
  • Keep dish area clean, stocked, and efficient

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
  • Able to follow instructions and communicate effectively with chefs and managers
  • Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift and carry dish racks, trash bags, and kitchen items safely
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment that can get hot and physically demanding during busy service

Benefits

  • Closed New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Easter, Thanksgiving
  • Flexible schedule
  • Meal provided
  • Paid time off
  • Off duty employee discount

What We’re Looking For:

  • Reliable and punctual
  • Positive attitude and team-player mentality
  • Someone who works with urgency and attention to detail
  • Respect for coworkers, cleanliness, and the kitchen as a whole
  • Willingness to learn and help wherever needed
  • Can efficiently work well by themselves and/or with their team mates

Kitchen experience is a plus, but not required. We love to teach, and we also value people who bring new ideas, strong work ethic, and good energy to the team.

We offer competitive wages and a great work environment. There are opportunities to grow and become cross-trained in many areas of the kitchen and restaurant.

While weekend and evening availability is needed, we will always be closed for the big holidays.

If you want to work with a supportive team that values respect, consistency, and good food, we’d love to hear from you.

Check out our website The Purple Onion: https://www.purpleonionsaluda.com/

Shift availability:

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

Ability to Commute:

  • Saluda, NC 28773 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26,039 - $35,062

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