Dishwasher

Sakana Wayne, a new Japanese all-you-can-eat restaurant, is hiring Dishwashers to join our opening team.

We are looking for dependable and hardworking team members who can keep dishes, kitchen equipment, and work areas clean and organized during busy restaurant service. Previous restaurant experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize plates, bowls, utensils, cookware, sushi equipment, and kitchen tools.
• Properly operate and clean the commercial dishwashing machine.
• Check water temperature and chemical levels according to food-safety procedures.
• Return clean items to the correct storage areas promptly.
• Keep the dish area, sinks, racks, walls, floors, and surrounding work areas clean and organized.
• Remove trash, recycling, and cardboard safely and on schedule.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors and clean floor drains as assigned.
• Support the kitchen team with basic cleaning, restocking, and light food-preparation duties when needed.
• Follow all sanitation, chemical-handling, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Immediately report equipment problems, chemical shortages, broken glass, leaks, or unsafe conditions.
• Complete assigned opening, closing, and deep-cleaning duties.

Qualifications

• Dishwasher or restaurant-kitchen experience is preferred but not required.
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and able to work efficiently during busy shifts.
• Comfortable working in a hot, wet, and fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Evening, weekend, holiday, and closing availability is strongly preferred.
• Must be available for paid training before the restaurant opens.
• English, Spanish, and Chinese speakers are welcome. Team members must be able to communicate safely and clearly at work.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $17.00–$20.00 per hour
• Paid pre-opening and position training
• Full-time opportunities
• Earned sick leave in accordance with New Jersey law and Sakana policy
• Opportunities to learn prep work and grow with the Sakana Wayne team

Schedule

Day, evening, weekend, holiday, and closing shifts may be available.

Sakana is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without discrimination and provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.

Indeed Screening Questions

• How many years of restaurant or dishwasher experience do you have?
• Have you operated a commercial dishwashing machine before?
• Are you available to work evening and closing shifts?
• Are you available to work weekends and holidays?
• Are you available to attend paid pre-opening training before the restaurant opens in late August 2026?
• Are you also interested in learning basic kitchen prep work?

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person