Dishwasher - Chicago

Job Description

Job Title:

Dishwasher

Location:

Chicago

Reporting to:

Head Chef

 

Position Overview

 

Culinary Cleanliness

As a Dishwasher at F1 Arcade, you're a key player in maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and flow of our kitchen operations. You'll be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all kitchenware, utensils, and cooking equipment to the highest standards, ensuring the kitchen team can operate smoothly and safely at all times.

Support a Clean & Efficient Kitchen

You'll work behind the scenes to uphold sanitation standards, restock clean items where needed, and support general cleaning duties across the kitchen. Your focus and attention to detail help create a safe and organized environment where chefs can work efficiently and guests enjoy a top-tier dining experience.

Operational Readiness

By keeping the dish area stocked, equipment clean, and waste disposed of properly, you'll help keep kitchen operations running at full speed. You may also support with light prep work during peak periods, making you an essential part of the overall culinary team.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Sanitation & Dish Maintenance Thoroughly wash, sanitize, and air-dry dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment according to strict health and safety standards.
• Equipment & Area Upkeep Clean dishwashing machines and workstations regularly; report any issues or malfunctions promptly to ensure safe and effective operation.
• Waste Management & Cleaning Empty trash bins frequently and maintain cleanliness in designated waste areas. Assist with mopping, sweeping, and surface cleaning across the kitchen.
• Prep Support (as needed) Help with basic prep tasks such as peeling or portioning ingredients, especially during high-volume service periods.
• Health & Safety Compliance Follow all hygiene, chemical handling, and safety protocols to ensure a compliant and safe kitchen environment.
• Team Collaboration Work closely with chefs and kitchen staff to restock clean kitchen tools and ensure dishware is readily available during service.

 

Skills Required

• Attention to Detail: Committed to high standards of cleanliness and capable of spotting and correcting sanitation issues.
• Fast-Paced Efficiency: Able to keep up with high volumes of dishes and maintain an organized, clean environment under pressure.
• Team-Oriented: Works collaboratively and respectfully with kitchen staff to support smooth operations.
• Adaptable & Flexible: Willing to take on additional cleaning or prep tasks as needed to support the team and service demands.
• Physically Capable: Able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks in hot, fast-moving environments.
• Health & Safety Awareness: Understands the importance of food safety, hygiene, and proper handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate F1 Arcade Core Values:

Pursuit of Excellence

Positive Energy

Integrity

Team Spirit

Basic Physical Requirements

When working at an F1 Arcade venue, Team Members must be able to perform the duties of that venue. The team member will frequently sit for short periods of time, talk via Cloud Based video conferencing and the phone often, and hear and manipulate objects constantly.

Additional requirements will include lifting up to 10 (ten) pounds constantly and up