Dishwasher

  • Buttercup
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details At Buttercup, you will be responsible for maintaining an organized and clean kitchen by following Buttercup service standards. The dishwasher plays a crucial role in ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly for the success of service and guest satisfaction. In addition, a dishwasher assists with food preparation tasks and follows the direction of kitchen management to plan, organize and prepare the kitchen for service. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about food and wants to gain valuable experience in a professional kitchen environment.

A successful Buttercup dishwasher maintains a positive and influential attitude, is obsessed with details, process driven and flexible while working under pressure to ensure seamless communication is maintained within the kitchen team.

A Buttercup team member holds themselves and their teammates accountable to the Buttercup service standards and values. A Buttercup kitchen member is professional, organized, and polished!
Main Duties:
  • Thoroughly wash, sanitize, and store all dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils
  • Maintain a clean and organized dishwashing area and back-of-house spaces.
  • Assist with basic food preparation tasks, such as chopping vegetables, portioning ingredients, and preparing simple dishes
  • Stock and restock kitchen stations with necessary supplies
  • Help maintain proper food storage and rotation practices
  • Remove trash and recycling from the kitchen
  • Adhere to all food safety and sanitation guidelines

Required Skills/Qualifications
  • Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a similar capacity
  • Maintain a sharp, neatly-groomed and polished appearance at all times
  • Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules across seven days, including weekends and holidays as needed
  • Must be hospitable, approachable, passionate about food service and respectful towards colleagues and guests
  • Punctual, reliable and trustworthy with a sense of urgency
  • Thrive in elevated, fast-paced environments and maintain a calm professional demeanor, effectively problem solving under pressure
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects
  • Must be able to move, pull, carry or lift at least 50 pounds
  • Must be able to occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb is required
  • Must be able to perform physical activities such as lifting, cleaning, and stooping
  • Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for long periods of time
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, reach, push, twist, walk, crouch, and squat
What's in it for you?
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health Care: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical
  • Paid Time Off: Full-Time Employees have sick days + vacation days
  • Opportunity to work alongside a team trained in top-tier hospitality concepts
  • Career Development: The Buttercup management team is committed to the professional development all of their team members across both Secret Menu Hospitality properties and will champion each members growth. The Buttercup management teams backgrounds include experience at Scofflaw, The French Laundry, Frantzen, and The Ritz-Carlton.
  • Team Discount: Take advantage of your 20% team discount at Buttercup
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued
Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $20.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Adaptability

Customer Service Orientation

Physical Stamina

Ability to follow directions

Multitasking

Work Ethic

Respectfulness

Ability to Handle Pressure

Communication Skills

Initiative

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Job ID: 486169768
Originally Posted on: 7/21/2025

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