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SusieCakes LLC

Delivery Driver/Bakery Dishwasher

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

Our bakeries mix the nostalgia of the past with the warmth and feel of a modern, neighborhood bakery. "Connecting through Celebration" is our purpose and what we strive for every day with our team ...

Bakery

Dishwasher/Prep

Anaheim, CA

$20/hr

Bakery, located in Anaheim, CA, is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher/Prep team member to help keep our kitchen running smoothly and efficiently. If you're someone who values cleanliness, organization ...

Downtime Bakery

Dishwasher

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$15/hr

The dishwasher/prep cook role at Downtime Bakery is for someone who is used to a fast-paced environment, comfortable working alone for long stretches at a time, happy to efficientily finish a list of ...

Orijin Bakery

Dishwasher

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Behind every exceptional bakery is a team that keeps everything moving. Our Dishwashers are essential to our daily success, ensuring our bakers and café team always have the clean tools, equipment ...

Birchwood Bakery + Kitchen

Dishwasher

Franklin, MA · On-site

$15/hr

Join the Birchwood Bakery Team in Franklin, MA ! Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of ... As a Dishwasher, you'll enjoy: * Competitive Pay : Earn $15/hour while honing your skills in a ...

Birchwood Bakery + Kitchen

Dishwasher

Franklin, MA · On-site

$15/hr

Join the Birchwood Bakery Team in Franklin, MA ! Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of ... As a Dishwasher, you'll enjoy: * Competitive Pay : Earn $15/hour while honing your skills in a ...

Birchwood Bakery + Kitchen

Dishwasher

Franklin, MA · On-site

$15/hr

Join the Birchwood Bakery Team in Franklin, MA!Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of ... As a Dishwasher, you'll enjoy:Competitive Pay: Earn $15/hour while honing your skills in a ...

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How much do bakery dishwasher jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for bakery dishwasher in the United States is $14.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $16.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a bakery dishwasher?

Bakery dishwashers are employees responsible for cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, baking equipment, and work areas in a bakery. Their main duties include washing pots, pans, trays, and other baking tools, as well as maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. By ensuring all equipment is properly cleaned, bakery dishwashers help maintain food safety standards and allow bakers and pastry chefs to work efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bakery dishwasher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bakery Dishwasher, you need attention to detail, physical stamina, and familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards, often requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with commercial dishwashing machines and basic cleaning supplies is typically expected. Reliability, efficiency, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment are vital soft skills. These abilities ensure kitchen operations run smoothly, support food safety, and maintain a hygienic workspace essential for bakery success.

What are some common challenges faced by bakery dishwashers and how can they be managed?

Bakery dishwashers often work in fast-paced environments where managing a continuous flow of dirty dishes, pans, and utensils can be challenging, especially during peak production times. Staying organized, maintaining a steady workflow, and communicating effectively with bakers and kitchen staff are key to keeping up. It's also important to follow proper safety and sanitation protocols to prevent slips, burns, or contamination. Developing good time management skills and being proactive about cleaning can make the job more manageable and rewarding.

What is the difference between Bakery Dishwasher vs Bakery Prep Cook?

AspectBakery DishwasherBakery Prep Cook
Primary ResponsibilitiesCleaning dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipmentPreparing ingredients, assembling baked goods, assisting in baking process
Required SkillsBasic cleaning, time managementFood prep, knife skills, knowledge of baking techniques
Work EnvironmentKitchen, dishwashing stationsBakery production area, kitchen
CertificationsNone typically requiredFood safety certifications may be preferred

The Bakery Dishwasher primarily handles cleaning tasks in the bakery environment, focusing on maintaining sanitation. In contrast, the Bakery Prep Cook actively participates in food preparation and baking processes. While both roles work in the bakery setting, they require different skills and responsibilities, with the prep cook having a more involved role in product creation.

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Restaurant & Bakery Dishwasher

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Dan Esmond

Lawrence, KS • On-site

$10 - $11/hr

Part-time

Re-posted yesterday

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

77th of 88 rated restaurants

Job description

At Perkins Restaurant & Bakery our employees are part of the Perkins extended family and the families we serve. And you'll be responsible for making special days memorable and everyday meals something extraordinary.  At Perkins where we've experienced years of success through ensuring 100% guest satisfaction on every visit. If you want to work and grow with a company who has a proven track record of success, has an unmatched commitment to their employees and employees the best in the industry, you are in the right place! We respect one another for our talent, creativity and individual differences. We bring our greatest individual strengths to achieve success as a team. If career growth is what you are looking for- we got that too!
 
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Provides friendly and efficient service to guests according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards. Performs all duties to maximize guest satisfaction and quality of work environment as directed by the manager on duty.  Ensures kitchen work areas, restaurant common areas, plate ware, silverware, equipment and utensils are clean and in excellent condition.
 
POSITION ACTIVITIES AND TASKS
  • Dish room Maintenance
  • Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and practices good personal hygiene.
  • Arranges soiled dishes, silverware and glassware into washer trays.
  • Pre-rinses all items to be washed
  • Loads trays into dishwasher.
  • Removes dishes, silverware and glassware from washer trays and stocks kitchen personnel and servers.
  • Washes pots and pans in 3 compartment sink.
  • Air dry dishes and utensils – do not stack
  • Keeps all silverware out of trash
  • Maintains cleanliness of his/her stations and work areas.
  • Performs side work during shift downtime including but not limited to; rolling silverware, restocking condiment holders, cleaning works areas, cleaning bathrooms, etc.
  • Keeps General Manager and Manager on Duty informed of problems and/or issues and proposes alternative solutions for consideration.
  • Assists Crew Members
  • Removes soiled dishes from cook’s line and supplies with clean dishes
  • Keeps dish area, prep kitchen organized swept, mopped and dry
  • Clean and restocks employee restroom
  • Assists in putting away food deliveries
  • Breaks down boxes and removes trash and recyclables
  • Picks up parking lot and grounds
  • Assist kitchen staff with food preparation using safe food handling practices
  • Assists with other activities as instructed by the manager on duty.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Extensive standing and walking for up to 8 hours
  • Must be able to see at a distance (20) feet, at close range (12 inches), distinguish between shapes and utilize peripheral vision to avoid hazards.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly
  • Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold
  • Reaching heights of approximately 6 feet and depts. of 2 ½ - 3 feet.
  • Must have high level of mobility/flexibility in space provided
  • Must have time management skills
  • Must be able to fit through openings 30” wide
  • Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy pressure/stress during busy times
  • Bending, reaching, walking
  • Carrying trays of food products weighing about 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Exposure to dish and cleaning chemicals
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives direction and training from the Kitchen Manager or Manager on duty as to the specific procedures and assignments.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED:
Basic skills such as sanitation, safety, and customer service can be taught through in house training.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
None
 
Disclaimer
This position description in not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principle job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
 

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