Job Description

Dishwasher / Prep Team Member

Supporting Absolute Cleanliness. Keeping Strong Teams Moving.

Position Information

• Department: Back of House
• Reports To: Kitchen Manager and Restaurant General Manager; Lead Cook when applicable
• Supervision Exercised: None
• Position Status: Restaurant Team Member, Hourly, Non-Exempt
• Pay Range: $16.25–$20.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

Why T’s

T’s Restaurant Group is a growing, family-owned restaurant group and Rhode Island tradition since 1982, with locations in Cranston, East Greenwich, and Narragansett. We are proud to serve fresh breakfast and lunch while supporting local purveyors, New England products, sustainable choices, and partnerships with family-owned farms and businesses whenever possible.

At T’s, we believe exceptional guest experiences begin with exceptional people. We are devoted to creating a workplace built on gratitude, respect, safety, and belonging, where team members feel welcomed, supported, inspired to grow, and connected to the hospitality, quality, and community that have made T’s a Rhode Island favorite for generations.

Perks and Benefits

At T’s Restaurant Group, we are proud to offer a supportive workplace, growth opportunities, and benefits designed to support our team members both at work and at home.

Grow Your Career

• Ongoing training, development, and advancement opportunities
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Annual performance reviews

Work-Life Balance

• Daytime-only restaurant operations — no late nights
  
• Flexible and predictable scheduling
• Thanksgiving and Christmas Day off through our “Home for the Holidays” benefit

Team Member Perks

• Meal benefits whether working, off the clock, or visiting any T’s location
• Tickets at Work® discounts on travel, entertainment, attractions, shopping, hotels, sporting events, and more
• Positive, supportive, team-oriented work environment

Financial and Wellness Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k), subject to plan eligibility
• Pet Insurance
• Accident Insurance, subject to plan eligibility

Full-Time Benefits (Eligibility requirements apply)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance

About the Role

The Dishwasher / Prep Team Member supports daily back-of-house operations by cleaning and sanitizing tableware, cookware, utensils, kitchen equipment, and assigned restaurant areas.

This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and properly stocked dish area while ensuring the kitchen and dining room have the clean supplies needed for smooth restaurant operations. Team members may also assist with basic food preparation, cleaning, stocking, and other back-of-house responsibilities as assigned.

Position Qualifications and Requirements

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Ability to follow cleaning, sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with kitchen team members and management.
• Pleasant, polite manner and a neat, clean appearance.
• Weekend availability is required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to successfully complete a background check, when applicable, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Essential Functions

Safety, Sanitation and Cleanliness

• Follow health department requirements and company standards for sanitation, chemical use, personal cleanliness, handwashing, and workplace safety.
• Safely use dishwashing equipment, cleaning tools, chemicals, detergents, and sanitation products.
• Monitor dish-machine temperatures and chemical levels to help ensure proper washing and sanitizing cycles.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized dish room throughout the shift.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, chemical concerns, or maintenance needs to management.
• Follow required uniform and safety standards, including non-slip footwear and other required protective equipment.

Dishwashing and Kitchen Support

• Load, operate, and unload the commercial dish machine safely and efficiently.
• Wash, sanitize, dry, organize, and properly store tableware, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain adequate levels of clean tableware, cookware, utensils, and kitchen supplies for the dining room and kitchen.
• Handle tableware and equipment carefully to help prevent breakage, damage, and loss.
• Maintain sufficient levels of dish detergent, chemicals, and cleaning supplies and notify management when supplies are running low.
• Assist with basic food preparation, stocking, and kitchen support duties when trained and assigned.

Cleaning and Restaurant Operations

• Clean and sanitize food preparation, production, storage, and dishwashing areas as assigned.
• Remove trash, recycling, and cardboard and transport them to designated disposal areas.
• Maintain the cleanliness of floors, sinks, shelves, walls, drains, equipment, and trash receptacles in assigned areas.
  
• Assist with cleaning restrooms, dining-room floors, parking areas, dumpster areas, and other restaurant spaces as assigned.
• Complete assigned opening, closing, cleaning, stocking, and end-of-shift responsibilities.
• Support teammates as needed to maintain smooth and efficient restaurant operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

What to Expect

This is a hands-on, fast-paced back-of-house position in a breakfast and lunch restaurant. Dishwasher / Prep Team Members work in and around the dish room and kitchen, where conditions may be hot, wet, humid, and loud.

The role requires continuous attention to cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and service readiness. Hours vary based on team member status, availability, scheduling needs, and the needs of the restaurant. Weekend availability is required.

In this role, success looks like:

• Maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and sanitary dish area.
• Providing the kitchen and dining room with clean supplies throughout service.
• Operating dishwashing and cleaning equipment safely and properly.
• Completing cleaning, trash removal, stocking, and closing responsibilities thoroughly.
• Communicating clearly with kitchen team members and management.
• Supporting teammates with a positive attitude and a sense of urgency.
• Taking pride in T’s commitment to absolute cleanliness.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Perform frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive hand and wrist movements.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull products, cookware, equipment, trash, and supplies weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Work for extended periods in hot, wet, humid, and loud kitchen conditions.
• Work with and around hot water, steam, commercial dish machines, kitchen equipment, cleaning tools, sanitation chemicals, and slippery surfaces.
• Perform back-of-house restaurant functions and support restaurant-level operations as needed.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

T’s Restaurant Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where all team members feel a sense of belonging.