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Dish Steward

Pumpernickle Pickle Catering
Salem, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2025

Company Overview:

Pumpernickel Pickle Catering operates in the event catering industry, specializing in providing high-quality food and service for a wide range of events.

Summary:

We are seeking a dish steward to join our awesome team. This position plays a crucial part in delivering exceptional customer service and is the backbone of our commissary.

Responsibilities:

  • Remove all tape and labels from dirty storage containers before washing
  • Cleaning of pots and pans using the standard three-sink method
  • Cleaning of plates, silverware, glasses, and event equipment
  • Clean dishwasher inside and out as well as empty and clean food catch at the end of every shift
  • Check to make sure we have enough dishwashing chemicals for the machine
  • Clean dish sink and sanitize with bleach or sanitizing solution at the end of the shift
  • Make sure all dishes are put away at end of the shift
  • Take trash out to curbside trash cans daily even if bag is half full. Wipe outside of trash can and rinse inside of trash can. Sanitize inside of can with sanitizing spray and replace trash bag
  • Organize the shelves in the chemical and laundry room
  • Separate dirty towels and aprons. Place the towels in the white bin and aprons in the black bin
  • Sweep chemical room and mop chemical room
  • Sweep dish room and mop dish room at end of every shift
  • Empty trash can in the bathroom daily, mop bathroom floor and sanitize toilet.
  • Restock toilet paper, paper towels, and hand soap as needed daily in the bathroom, dish room, and kitchen
  • Make sure all glassware is cleaned and polished using the polishing machine before returning to inventory
  • Wrap dishes after cleaning and drying
  • Wednesday is laundry day – At the beginning of the shift take laundry to the laundromat and clean, dry, fold, and restock shelves

Qualifications:

  • Ability to work and complete tasks without direct supervision
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations
  • Strong organizational skills

If this position is of interest to you, we encourage you to submit a resume to see if we are a great match!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

  • Salem, VA 24153 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15

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