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Dish Machine Operator

Ithaca, NY, USFull-time2026-07-08 → 2026-11-13

Core

Operate dish machines and sinks to clean, sanitize, and organize tableware, glassware, and kitchen equipment for venue dining operations.

Role type

Dish Machine Operator

Builds

Clean and sanitized dishware and kitchen equipment for venue dining rooms

Domain

Hospitality / Food Service

Required skills

Manual dishwashing, machine operation, sanitization protocols, temperature monitoring, chemical solution testing, lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods

Preferred skills

Previous work experience, ability to work flexible hours including nights/weekends/holidays

Technologies

Dish machines, three bay sinks, temperature testing tools

Responsibilities

Scrape, rinse, and load dishes into dish machine; Wash and sanitize pans, utensils, and dishes in three bay sink; Manually wash pots and equipment not suitable for machines; Clean, sanitize, and maintain dish machine; Unload and organize dishes; Empty trash containers; Sweep, mop, and remove waste; Service dining rooms and clean high touchpoints; Monitor and document temperatures of dish machine and sink hourly; Test sanitizer solution strength every 4 hours; Change soapy water buckets every 2 hours; Perform additional cleaning duties as requested.

Seniority

Entry-level, hourly associate