Now Hiring: Dishwasher 

Location: Tampa, FL
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Schedule: Evenings, weekends, and holidays required

About Avila Golf & Country Club

Avila Golf & Country Club is seeking a dependable and hardworking Dishwasher to join our kitchen team. This is an important behind-the-scenes role that helps keep our kitchen running smoothly by ensuring dishes, glassware, utensils, cookware, and work areas remain clean, sanitized, and ready for service.

If you are a team player who takes pride in cleanliness, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is looking to build experience in the hospitality or restaurant industry, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

• Collect used dishes, plates, glasses, utensils, and cookware from dining and kitchen areas.
• Load and unload commercial dishwashing machines.
• Hand-wash items such as large pots and pans, wooden cutting boards, delicate china, and other specialty items.
• Inspect dishes and glassware to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Store clean dishes, glassware, utensils, and kitchen equipment appropriately.
• Keep an adequate supply of clean dishes and utensils available during busy service periods.
• Set up and maintain the dishwashing and kitchen work areas.
• Keep the kitchen, dish area, floors, and surrounding workspaces clean and sanitized.
• Remove garbage regularly and maintain overall cleanliness.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and notify management when supplies need to be replenished.
• Report any dish machine or equipment issues promptly.
• Stay productive during slower periods by cleaning and assisting with other kitchen tasks.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist the kitchen team with other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Dishwasher, Wait Staff, or in a restaurant/hospitality environment is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience using commercial or industrial dishwashing equipment is helpful.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Dependable, hardworking, and willing to stay busy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Schedule Requirements

Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.
Overtime may occasionally be required during busy periods, special events, or peak service times.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand and remain active for 6–8 hours per shift.
• Frequently bend, reach, lift, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements while washing dishes and scrubbing cookware.
• Safely handle fragile items such as glassware and china.
• Move continuously between the dishwashing area and kitchen.
• Work around heat, steam, water, and a noisy kitchen environment.
• Hear and follow instructions in a busy kitchen.

Additional Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to complete and pass a drug screening.

Why Join Avila Golf & Country Club?

Join a professional hospitality environment where your work directly contributes to the success of our kitchen and dining operations. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain or grow experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry while working as part of a team.

Apply today to join the Avila Golf & Country Club kitchen team!