Norterra BackLot - Dishwasher

  • Harkins Theatres
  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Full Time

The dishwasher’ s primary responsibility is to clean, organize and sanitize dishes, flatware, utensils, kitchen ware, all surfaces of the kitchen and dining area, and occasionally assist in cleaning the outside patio to ensure the guest has a clean and safe place to dine.

What you will be doing:

  • Load, operate, and unload dishwasher to specifications.
  • Keep the dishwasher clean and report any functional or mechanical problems.
  • Monitor dishwasher water temperature/chemical level to ensure sanitary wash cycle.
  • Wash, sanitize, and store all tableware, kitchenware, and glassware.
  • Keep the dish room clean and organized.
  • Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware/kitchenware/glassware for servers, bar, and kitchen.
  • Monitor linen and trash containers and empty them when appropriate.
  • Clean, sanitize, sweep, and mop all kitchen and dining room floors checking for broken items and wet areas that may be hazardous and address, as necessary.
  • Handle tableware/glassware carefully to prevent breakage and loss.
  • Clean and sanitize food preparation/production areas as required.
  • Maintain sanitation buckets with proper dilution.
  • Understand and follow proper rules of hygiene and food safety measures.
  • Flexible during shift to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the building as directed.
  • Follow policies and safety procedures to Harkins’ standards.

What we are looking for:

  • Prior high-volume restaurant experience preferred.
  • Required to be at least 18 years of age.
  • Available to work on nights, holidays and/or weekends.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, loud environment, with multiple flashing lights, while in a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours).
  • Required to obtain and maintain a current food handler’s card and/or food safety certification.
  • Requires bending, stretching, reaching, squatting, twisting, standing, walking up and down stairs and on flat surface s , lifting (up to 50 pounds), interacting with guests and employees, problem solving, and cognitive skills.
  • Able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
  • Able to prioritize and work on multiple projects and tasks with frequent interruptions while maintaining flexibility and composure.
  • Able to work in an environment exposed to cold, heat, and water.

What We’ll Be Responsible For:

We provide training that will teach you the responsibilities of the job. As long as you are professional, friendly, reliable, thrive in a fast moving environment and have the desire to provide amazing guest service, we can prepare you for the rest.

We offer:

  • A fun work environment
  • Flexible hours
  • Incentive programs
  • Advancement opportunities
  • 401K
  • Employee Discounts
  • Other Great Benefits

Harkins Theatres is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Job ID: 489811074
Originally Posted on: 8/17/2025

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