Providing Employment Opportunities in Lancaster County Since 1929!

Few restaurants can claim 93 years in business, but we can at Miller’s Smorgasbord. We are a Lancaster County institution, known in Lancaster County and throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. We’ve survived the Great Depression, recessions, Amish polio and now the COVID pandemic – so we must be doing a few things right. And to what do we owe our ongoing success –our exceptional staff and solid management team of course!

Here is your opportunity to be part of an exceptional team at Miller’s Smorgasbord.

Our business is booming, and we are seeking a Dishwasher who takes pride in his or her work, and ownership of the position to ensure we are living up to our high standards.

What we expect from you:

• A friendly, professional demeanor toward coworkers and guests – after all, our mission is to make people feel valued. We expect that of you, and we do our best to make YOU feel valued as well!
• Self-starter who owns the responsibilities of the role
• Reliable transportation and a commitment to show up on time to every shift - ready to work hard alongside your teammates
• Your commitment to our values of diversity, integrity, excellence, accountability, community, but especially - your willingness to have FUN!

Here’s what we offer to you:

• Ability to earn unlimited employee referral bonuses at $375 each – refer a hardworking friend, they get hired and you earn some extra cash!
• Opportunity to be part of something bigger (Thomas E. Strauss, Inc.) – work in your business unit, but choose to make extra cash or gain varied experience working in other businesses within the hospitality group. The more you know, the more you grow!
• Excellent benefits package
• Competitive pay
• A “work-to-live”, not a “live-to-work” workplace!

Miller’s Smorgasbord is part of the Thomas E. Strauss, Inc., hospitality group. Our other businesses include AmishView Inn and Suites, Smokehouse BBQ and Brews, The Quilt Shop at Miller’s, The Bakery at Miller’s and Locally Made Food Shop.

Dishwasher - Part-time Available

Position Summary

The Miller's Smorgasbord Dishwasher is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards for glassware, tableware, utensils, cookware, etc., using machine and manual cleaning methods.The dishwasher ensures the dish room and dishwashing areas are maintained as a clean, safe, sanitary workstation.This position has openings for part-time schedules to accommodate students, retirees and those looking for additional income.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Set up and break down dishwashing area
• Weekends and evenings are required and some mornings
• Ability to follow safety protocols
• Sort, rinse and load dirty dishware, glassware, tableware, and utensils in ware washing machines
• Inspect, sort and stack clean wares and place in proper location
• Change water in dish machine per company guidelines
• Wash pots, pans, and misc. equipment by hand
• Remove trash and garbage to dumpster
• Conduct general restroom cleaning per specs
• Keep dish machine temp logs per company guidelines
• Keep dish room area and floors clean and safe
• Other duties as directed

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Display positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Able to follow directions (both written and verbal) and communicate effectively
• Teamwork 
• “Safety First” focus
• Knowledge of workplace safety and emergency procedures
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Time management
• High degree of quality in all work produced

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. Employee is regularly exposed to kitchen equipment (e.g., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives).

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Updated 05/06/2023
Updated 10/19/2023 S/O (0)