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Dishwasher (Events)

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Administration

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Posted on May 29, 2026
Position: Dishwasher (Events)
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Job Id: 831
# of Openings: 1
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Job: Dishwasher (Events)
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Schedule: Part-Time | Evenings, Weekends & Events
Support a World-Class Culinary Experience
At Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, every exceptional guest experience begins behind the scenes. Our culinary and hospitality teams rely on precision, readiness, and unwavering standards and our Dishwashers play a critical role in making that possible.
We are seeking a Dishwasher who takes pride in cleanliness, efficiency, and teamwork, someone who understands that excellence in hospitality starts with preparation and reliability.
Why This Role Matters
This role ensures our kitchens, concessions, and event spaces operate seamlessly. Clean, sanitized, and organized service ware allows our culinary teams to perform at the highest level, especially during weddings, corporate events, exhibitions, and peak service seasons.
Your work directly supports the experience our guests remember.
What You’ll Do
Maintain High Sanitation Standards
  • Wash, rinse, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, cookware, and equipment
  • Operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently
  • Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures
Support Seamless Kitchen Operations
  • Maintain consistent turnaround of clean service ware during high-volume service
  • Restock clean dishes and smallware to support culinary and concessions teams
  • Monitor par levels to ensure uninterrupted operations
Contribute to Event & Catering Success
  • Retrieve used dishes and equipment from event spaces and return them for cleaning
  • Adapt to working in prep kitchens, concessions, catering areas, and event locations as needed
Uphold Team Excellence
  • Communicate equipment or supply concerns promptly
  • Support cross-training and assist team members during peak periods
  • Maintain an organized, safe, and service-ready work environment
What You Bring
  • 1+ year of dishwashing, food service, concessions, or catering experience preferred
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
  • Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and safety
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 20–50 lbs
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
Experience in high-volume or event-based food environments is a plus.
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
  • Be part of a nationally recognized cultural institution
  • Support weddings, concerts, exhibitions, and large-scale community events
  • Work within a culinary team that values professionalism and pride in craft
  • Flexible scheduling aligned with event seasons
  • Competitive hourly pay and employee perks
Our Values
We seek team members who embody:
Welcoming. Excellence. Innovation. Integrity. Stewardship.
If you take pride in behind-the-scenes excellence and thrive in environments where standards matter, we would love to meet you.
As part of our onboarding process, all new hires are required to complete our background check.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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