Desi Dragon
Dishwasher / Kitchen Steward
Jamaica, Queens, New York · Full-time or part-time
$18–$21 per hour
Reports to: Sous Chef / Executive Chef / Restaurant Manager
The role
The Dishwasher / Kitchen Steward is responsible for maintaining clean and sanitary dishes, cookware, utensils, equipment, and kitchen work areas, helping keep the kitchen safe, organized, and ready for continuous service.
Key Responsibilities
- Wash and sanitize dishes, cookware, pots, pans, utensils, and equipment.
- Operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely.
- Properly store clean dishes and equipment.
- Maintain an organized dishwashing area.
- Sweep and mop assigned areas.
- Remove trash and recycling.
- Clean kitchen surfaces and designated equipment.
- Maintain sanitation supplies.
- Assist with moving and stocking kitchen supplies.
- Follow chemical-handling and sanitation procedures.
- Complete opening and closing cleaning assignments.
- Immediately report sanitation hazards, leaks, or damaged equipment.
- Support continuous kitchen cleanliness during service.
What you’ll bring
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of restaurant dishwashing, kitchen stewarding, sanitation, utility, or comparable commercial food-service experience.
- Understanding of sanitation procedures.
- Familiarity with commercial dishwashing equipment preferred.
- Ability to work efficiently in a physically active environment.
- Ability to follow safety and cleaning procedures consistently.
Core Soft Skills
- Dependability and strong work ethic.
- Cleanliness and attention to detail.
- Cooperation and sense of urgency.
- Accountability and organization.
- Positive attitude.
Preferred Qualifications
- High-volume restaurant experience.
- Familiarity with commercial kitchen sanitation.
- Comfort appearing and speaking on camera for appropriate restaurant marketing, team content, or promotional activities.
- Ability to speak Bengali is a plus but is not required.
Hiring process
- Application review focused on sanitation, reliability, and relevant kitchen experience.
- A short screening interview.
- Finalists may complete a short practical work assessment. We will explain the format and expectations in advance.
- Reliability and team-fit discussion, then reference checks before a hiring decision.
Application materials
Apply using the form on this page. Include:
- Current resume.
- Any relevant food-safety or sanitation certifications, if available.
- A written response to the situational question below.
