Seasonal Dishwasher - Seaport Grille

Job Description

The Dishwasher will be responsible for sorting and loading dishwashing machines as well as hand washing dishes, glassware, silver, pots, pans, serving dishes, and utensils. This position also will assist others in the kitchen with equipment maintenance and movement, maintain sanitation guidelines, and perform heavy cleaning of kitchen equipment, stoves, ovens, and other equipment.

Location:

Gloucester, MA

Starting Date:
July 17, 2026

Job Type: Seasonal Part-time / Full-time

Salary range: $16–$17 per hour

• Utilizes an automatic dishwasher and/or a three-compartment sink as necessary.
• Keeps dish room, walk‑in refrigerator/freezer, and food storage areas neat, clean, and organized.
• Stocks purchase order items as they arrive.
• Assists with food preparation as directed when other duties do not require attention.
• Sorts, washes, and puts away all dishes, pots, pans, trays, silver, and utensils.
• Stocks, stores, and keeps assigned areas organized according to established procedures.
• Follows all health and safety practices and procedures.
• Empties garbage cans located in kitchen and dining room area.
• Sweeps and mops floors in kitchen and work areas.
• Assists team members as needed to promote a positive teamwork environment.
• Performs any additional duties as requested or deemed necessary by the Kitchen Manager or Senior Management.

• Ability to stand for 8 hours’ length of time.
• Ability to lift 80 lbs.
• Ability to bend frequently during a shift.
• Ability to use manual dexterity repetitively.
• Ability to move quickly based on needs.
• Ability to reach overhead and lift repeatedly.
• Ability to remain bent over sink for an extended period of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English. A second language is desirable.
• Interior/exterior of restaurant exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions.

• Automatic dishwasher.
• Kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, slicer, flat top grill, mixer, oven, steam table, and waffle iron.
• Time‑keeping system.

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to operate smoothly and calmly under pressure and stress.