Occupation

Dishwasher

Dishwashers clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, and kitchen equipment in restaurants, cafeterias, banquet facilities, and other food service operations, typically using commercial dishwashing machines and hand-washing techniques to maintain sanitation standards. The role involves managing high-volume dish flow during busy service periods, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization, and sometimes assisting other kitchen staff with related tasks. Dishwashing suits reliable individuals who can work efficiently under pressure, handle standing for long periods, and adapt to flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.

Duties & responsibilities

Clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, flatware, and kitchen equipment using commercial dishwashing machines and hand-washing techniques
Operate dishwashing equipment safely and use cleaning chemicals in correct quantities
Properly store and sort dishware to prevent loss or breakage
Maintain kitchen cleanliness, including dish areas, floors, walls, drains, and trash cans
Handle high-volume dish flow during busy service periods
Assist other kitchen staff with related tasks as needed

What Dishwasher roles involve, from employers’ own postings.

How much does a Dishwasher make?

Too few Dishwasher postings state pay to publish a median yet: 3 of 6 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for Dishwasher roles?

6 open Dishwasher roles from 4 employers.

From employers’ own postings, as of2026-10-27.

Dishwasher in the job market

Last checked October 27, 2026

Open roles: 6
Employers: 4
Median pay: —
Disclose pay: —

Open Dishwasher roles (6)

Dishwasher

HonorHealth

Listed on HonorHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Dishwasher

Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood

Medford, OR

Listed on Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Dishwasher

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company

San Francisco, CA

Listed on Ghirardelli Chocolate Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Lavaplatos

Dave & Buster's

Full-time · San Juan, Puerto Rico · $11 – $12 / hour

A dishwasher position at Dave & Buster's restaurant and entertainment venue, responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and storing all dishes, glassware, and kitchen equipment. Suited for reliable workers who can handle a fast-paced kitchen environment and are comfortable working flexible schedules including nights and weekends.

Listed on Dave & Buster's’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Dishwasher (Lavaplatos)

Dave & Buster's

Full-time · Westbury, NY · $17 – $19 / hour

This dishwasher role at Dave & Buster's involves cleaning, sanitizing, and storing all dishes, flatware, and kitchenware while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety standards. It suits someone who works well in a fast-paced environment, can handle physical demands like standing for entire shifts, and is willing to work flexible scheduling including nights and weekends.

Listed on Dave & Buster's’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Dishwasher

Dave & Buster's

Fairfax, VA · $13 – $21 / hour

A dishwasher at Dave & Buster's cleans and sanitizes dishes, glassware, and kitchen equipment while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and assisting other staff during shifts. This role suits people seeking flexible scheduling who can handle a fast-paced environment and physical demands like standing for long periods and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Listed on Dave & Buster's’s careers site · Apply there ↗