Dishwasher/Busser

PM Dishwasher / Closer

Tiny Croissanterie — Sunnyvale, CA
Position: Afternoon Dishwasher / Closer
Schedule: Afternoon / Evening Closing Shift
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Tiny Croissanterie is looking for a reliable, organized, and team-oriented PM Dishwasher / Closer to support our bakery café operations.

This role is an important part of both our front-of-house and back-of-house closing team. The PM Dishwasher / Closer is responsible for maintaining the dish and prep areas, supporting café cleanliness, assisting the bakery team with basic prep, completing closing procedures, and making sure the shop is clean, organized, and ready for the following day's production and service.

This is a hands-on position for someone who takes pride in cleanliness, works efficiently, and is willing to jump in wherever the team needs support.

Key ResponsibilitiesDish & Back-of-House

• Manage the dishwashing area throughout the shift and keep dishes, tools, trays, containers, and equipment moving efficiently.
• Wash, sanitize, dry, and properly store bakery and café equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized dish area and back prep station.
• Clean and sanitize worktables, sinks, shelving, racks, floors, and other assigned areas.
• Keep cleaning chemicals and sanitation supplies properly stored and used according to procedures.
• Assist bakers and pastry staff with basic production and prep tasks as assigned.

Café & Front-of-House Support

• Bus and clean café tables throughout service.
• Regularly sweep and mop the front café and customer areas according to the cleaning schedule.
• Maintain clean floors, tables, trash areas, and other customer-facing spaces.
• Support the FOH team with general cleaning and closing needs.

Closing & Cleaning

• Complete all assigned daily closing checklists and SOP tasks before leaving.
• Complete scheduled weekly deep-cleaning tasks, including equipment, shelving, floors, storage areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Ensure dish, prep, café, and assigned production areas are fully cleaned and reset for the next day.
• Communicate incomplete tasks, maintenance concerns, or sanitation issues to the shift lead or manager before leaving.

Walk-In & Waste Management

• Assist with organizing and rotating products in walk-in refrigerators and freezers using FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures.
• Check labeling, dating, and proper storage of products while organizing assigned areas.
• Assist with monitoring and recording food waste according to company procedures.
• Separate and process trash, recycling, compost, food waste, and other waste into the proper receptacles.
• Maintain clean and organized waste and disposal areas.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, allergen, and workplace safety procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of restaurant, café, bakery, or professional food-service experience preferred.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to support both FOH and BOH operations.
• Reliable and punctual, especially for scheduled closing shifts.
• Able to follow cleaning schedules, checklists, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
• Able to work efficiently and independently while completing closing responsibilities.
• Comfortable assisting with basic bakery prep after training.
• California Food Handler Card required in accordance with applicable requirements.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull during the shift.
• Comfortable working around water, cleaning chemicals, commercial dishwashing equipment, and bakery equipment.
• Comfortable working during open business hours and around customers.
• Must be available for afternoon, evening, and closing shifts.
• Comfortable staying through the completion of all assigned closing responsibilities.

What Success Looks Like

A successful PM Dishwasher / Closer keeps dishes and cleaning tasks moving throughout the shift rather than allowing them to build up, maintains clean and organized FOH and BOH areas, and completes closing procedures thoroughly and on time.

Most importantly, this person is a team player who understands that a clean, organized, and properly closed bakery sets the entire team up for a successful next day.

Pay: $19.50 - $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person