Dishwasher
Job Description
Dishwasher
First & Last | Phoenix, AZ
First & Last is looking for a reliable, hardworking Dishwasher to join our kitchen team. This is an important role in keeping our restaurant running smoothly, and we’re looking for someone who works with a sense of urgency, takes pride in keeping a clean and organized workspace, and is willing to jump in wherever needed.
Responsibilities
- Wash and properly sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment
- Keep the dish area clean, organized, and running efficiently throughout service
- Return clean dishes and equipment to their proper locations
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen floors, work areas, and trash/recycling areas
- Empty trash and recycling and assist with general kitchen cleaning
- Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures
- Help with basic kitchen prep or cleaning projects when needed
- Communicate with the kitchen team to keep up with the needs of service
- Assist with opening and closing cleaning duties
- Work as part of the team and help maintain a positive, respectful kitchen environment
What We're Looking For
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Strong attention to cleanliness and organization
- Positive attitude and willingness to help the team
- Able to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working around hot equipment, water, cleaning products, and a busy kitchen
- Restaurant experience is helpful, but not required — we're happy to train someone with a strong work ethic and good attitude
Requirements
- Ability to stand and remain on your feet for shifts of up to 8 hours
- Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat, twist, and move throughout the kitchen
- Ability to work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced kitchen environment
- Ability to safely handle dishes, glassware, kitchen equipment, and cleaning products
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including washing, scrubbing, lifting, and carrying
- Ability to work around hot water, steam, wet floors, and commercial kitchen equipment
- Ability to follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures
- Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the shift
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the restaurant's schedule
- Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively as part of a team
We're looking for someone who wants to be a dependable part of our team and takes pride in doing their job well.
We Are:
A chef driven modern Italian American restaurant on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix. We are passionate about great food, creative cocktails, natural & small producer wines, local & craft beer, using fresh seasonal ingredients and supporting other local & unique products in what we do.
We are open
Mon - Tues 11am-3pm
Wed - Thurs 11am-3pm & 5pm-9pm
Fri - Sat 11am-3pm & 5pm-10pm
Sun 11am-3pm & 4pm-9pm
