Dishwasher

The Cheesecake Factory
Chicago, IL

Compensation Range

$18.00 - $21.25 / Hour


Overview:

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 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 353 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, 34 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.


#SoCheesecake #LifeAtCheesecake


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Posted 2026-05-08

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