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Job description
Join Our Professional Kitchen Team
$16.50 - $18.50 / Hour
For those who enjoy rolling up their sleeves, this is a great way to join a professional kitchen team in a high volume, full service restaurant, with plenty of opportunities to grow. Our Dishwashers play a vital role in the back of house, taking ownership in ensuring kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and organization. Working in a fast paced environment, Dishwashers support safe and efficient operations, helping deliver excellent guest experiences.
Why Join Our Team
Steady Hours, Flexible Life
High-volume restaurant with consistent hours
Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities to fit your life
Faster Pay – access up to 50% of your earned wages the next day (exclusions apply)
Free shift meals and 25% discount when dining with friends and family
Benefits That Have Your Back
Paid vacation and sick time
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage options
Medical coverage starting as low as $12 per pay period
Virtual Care and no cost online mental health services
Grow With Us
World class training designed to support your personal and professional growth
Career advancement opportunities – over half of our managers are promoted from within
No cost GED or Associate Degree programs
Perks, Recognition & Community
Perks and discounts including cell phone, gym, movie, and theme park savings
Employee recognition and appreciation awards
HELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program) for moments that matter
Opportunities to give back through community and charity events
Join an award-winning company, including:
Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (since 2014)
PEOPLE® Companies That Care (since 2021)
Great Place to Work® Certified
What You'll Do
Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, plates, glassware, cutlery, kitchen tools, pots, and pans using a commercial dishwasher and 3 compartment sink
Pre sort, soak, and rinse silverware and utensils to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation
Safely load and unload a dishwashing machine
Work with speed, efficiency, and a sense of urgency
Support opening and closing tasks, including station setup and breakdown
Follow instructions accurately with consistency and attention to detail
Adhere to safety, sanitation, and chemical handling procedures
Complete utility tasks including trash removal and box breakdown
Perform janitorial duties, including sweeping and mopping to maintain floors
Communicate effectively as a supportive team player
Work well under pressure with a positive, patient attitude
Take pride in being reliable, punctual, and a hard worker
Your Background
Previous restaurant, kitchen, hospitality, or food service industry experience preferred
Familiarity with dishwashing operations and cleaning duties, a plus
Knowledge of sanitation standards, safety practices, and proper equipment use
Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast paced environment
Dependable, adaptable, and dedicated with a strong work ethic
Passionate about teamwork and contributing to a positive workplace culture
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, continuously bend, reach and twist
Must be at least 18 years old
Who We Are
Named to FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list every year since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary-forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people—this defines who we are and where we are going.
We currently own and operate over 370 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child® and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 35 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.
Worksite address
orland park, IL, 60467, US
Who can apply
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