Dishwasher

Job Summary:

Are you ready to work for a company that appreciates your unique perspective and wants to help you grow? Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment with great people and fun, professional vibes? Do you love good food and hospitality? AC Restaurants, the family of restaurants owned and operated by James Beard Award-winning chef Ashley Christensen, is hiring kitchen professionals at all locations. We are seeking dedicated, dependable dishwashers to play an integral part in our operation and be a part of the critical foundation for our hospitality culture.

Job Description:

• Keep it neat and tidy. Keep equipment, work areas, and your general appearance clean and sanitary. Your work should impress the neatest of neat freaks, whether you are washing or storing dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment; sweeping or scrubbing floors; or sorting and removing trash.
• Keep it safe and organized. Multitask and manage time effectively during the entire shift. Uphold all standards of cleanliness and sanitation, as established by our company policies and the NC Health Department regulations.
• Follow instructions to a T. Based on your supervisors’ instructions, you may be asked to assist with various food preparation tasks, such as washing, peeling, and/or cutting fruits, vegetables, meats, and/or desserts.

Job Skills and Requirements:

• You are 16 or older.
• You have some kitchen experience (not required).
• You work well as part of a team and leave ego at the door.
• You’re dependable, honest, professional, and detail-oriented.
• You have excellent listening, time management, and prioritization skills.
• You’re familiar with the following tools: commercial dishwashers, multi-compartment sinks, cleaning chemicals, dish brushes, dish drainers, drying racks, trash compactors, hand trucks, cutlery, etc.
• You have the ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift and carry at least 25 pounds, walk, talk, hear, reach, handle, stoop, crouch, and/or kneel.
• You’re passionate about the hospitality industry and hungry to learn.

Compensation:

• These are full-time or part-time, hourly, and overtime-eligible positions offering competitive pay and benefits.

Why Join Us?

We strive to create careers in hospitality; not just jobs. Our work culture is rooted in high performance, respect, professional growth, and connection to the community—and it is constantly evolving to better serve our employees.

Here are some of the programs and benefits that we practice and believe in:

• Progressive, competitive wage model (no sub-minimum wage)
• Insurance for full time employees: health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid sick days for all employees
• Employee Assistance Program, including free counseling sessions
• Spanish language training programs, including free ESL classes
• Required annual DEI and sexual harassment training for all employees
• We encourage professional growth through regular check-ins, annual performance reviews, cross-training, and promotion opportunities.

It is the policy of AC Restaurants to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, AC Restaurants will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.