DISHWASHER (FULL AND PART TIME)

Restaurant Associates

Chicago, ILFresher2h agovia LinkedIn

This job at a glance

Who can apply
New grads, no experience needed
Work
On-site in Chicago
Pay
$19–$20 an hour
Listed
Oct 28, 2026 · still open

About the Role

Restaurant Associates has openings for full and part-time Dishwasher positions.

  • Location: University of Chicago - 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
  • Schedule: Full and part-time; Monday through Saturday, hours may vary.
  • Pay Range: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Job Summary

Maintains dishes, pots, pans, trays, kitchen, work areas, equipment, and utensils in orderly and sanitary condition.

Key Responsibilities

  • Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on a conveyor to a dishwashing machine. Ensures complete cleanliness and sanitation.
  • Washes pots, pans, and trays based on assigned procedures. Ensures complete cleanliness and sanitation.
  • Polishes silver using assigned equipment and procedures. Ensures complete cleanliness and sanitation.
  • Ensures compliance with outlined safety procedures.
  • Maintains temperatures and chemical levels as outlined by provided standards.
  • Keeps dish area orderly and in compliance with safety standards.
  • Sweeps and mops kitchen floors to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
  • Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators, meat blocks, and other food prep surfaces.
  • Removes trash and places it in designated containers. Steam cleans or hoses out garbage cans.
  • Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
  • Helps load and unload supplies and product.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Previous dishwashing experience is preferred.
  • Willing to train.

Qualifications

  • Abides by all Company policies and procedures, including but not limited to:
  • The use of medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits

  • Retirement Plan
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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