About Us: We’re a small, owner-operated takeout taco shop with a scratch kitchen. Our crew is tight, collaborative, and focused on great food and clean, efficient service. We’re hiring a reliable Dish Prep / Closing Cleanup team member to keep the kitchen running smoothly and set us up for the next day.
SCHEDULE:
Ideal hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (part-time). Evening/extra shift flexibility appreciated but not required.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform end-of-day cleaning and closing duties: vacuum, mop, sweep, remove trash, and tidy front and back-of-house.
Clean and sanitize all kitchen work surfaces, prep stations, equipment, and food contact areas to meet sanitation standards.
Wash, dry, sanitize, and organize dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and small wares; return items to proper storage.
Clean and maintain the restroom to a high standard.
Operate dish machines and hand-wash stations correctly and safely.
Restock cleaning supplies and report low inventory or equipment issues to shift lead/manager.
Follow food safety, HACCP, and cleaning checklists every shift.
Pitch in with other BOH tasks as needed (receiving deliveries, rotating inventory, simple prep).
Light food prep to get a head start on the next day (portioning, trimming, basic chopping, labeling).
Help to tidy up front-of-house area (sweep/mop/clean and sanitize shared surfaces)
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Previous dishwashing and basic prep experience preferred but not required.
Food safety mindset — ServSafe or similar certification a plus (not required).
Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Team player who communicates clearly and maintains a positive attitude during busy closing shifts.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen and following checklists and procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand for the full shift and move safely in a busy kitchen.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and frequently move lighter loads.
Ability to bend, reach, squat, and perform repetitive motions.
Comfortable working around hot equipment, steam, loud machines, and cleaning chemicals (with proper PPE).
PERKS:
Staff meal provided each shift.
Paid training and a supportive small-team environment.
Regular, predictable early evening schedule (no late nights).
Opportunity to grow into other roles (prep cook, FOH cashier) as the restaurant expands.
Pooled Tips (additional $2-$4 per hour)
JOB TYPE: Part-time (in-person)
PAY: $17-$20 based on experience (additional $2-$4 per hour)
LOCATION: In person (Yarmouth, Maine)
