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Dishwasher

Dave & Buster's · Wauwatosa, WI · $7.25–$15.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Jul 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked hard on a task most people did not want to do.

What they are checking: Whether they take pride in work that is tough and unglamorous but keeps the kitchen running.

How do you stay steady and focused through a long, busy shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have the stamina and attitude for a fast-paced kitchen job.

Tell me about a time you told a supervisor about a problem at work.

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about broken equipment or safety issues, which the posting expects.

What would you do

The dish pit is backed up during a dinner rush and the line is running out of plates. How do you catch up?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize what the kitchen needs most and work fast without skipping sanitizing.

The dish machine's temperature looks low. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know dishes may not be sanitized and tell a supervisor right away instead of running loads.

A cook asks you to stop dishes and help with something else. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible and team-minded while making sure the dish area does not fall behind.

About the work

What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that clean-looking dishes can still carry germs that make guests sick.

How do you use dish chemicals safely and in the right amounts?

What they are checking: Whether they follow chemical rules for safety and cost control, which the posting calls out.

How do you sort dishes and flatware so nothing gets thrown away by mistake?

What they are checking: Whether they are careful, since lost flatware and dishes cost the restaurant money.

How do you keep your area safe from slips, cuts and burns?

What they are checking: Whether they keep floors dry, handle broken glass carefully, and respect hot equipment.

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The full job description

As published by Dave & Buster's.

Job Description: Dave & Buster’s is different from everywhere else. No two days are ever the same. Time will fly by serving hundreds of people with flexible schedules you can accommodate school or other jobs. Plus, your co-workers are awesome! Dave & Buster’s offers an attractive benefits package for many positions, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, FREE GAMES and more. POSITION SNAPSHOT: The Dishwasher position is vital to the overall cleanliness of the building and safety of our Guests and staff. Our Dishwasher staff is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and properly storing all dishes, flatware, utensils and kitchenware. NITTY GRITTY DETAILS: • Delivers an unparalleled Guest experience through the best combination of food, drinks and games in an ideal environment for celebrating all out fun. • Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action. • Uses all chemicals properly in the correct quantities for safety and cost control. • Safely and correctly operates all equipment. • Cleans and sanitizes all dishware, flatware and glassware. • Carefully sorts all dishware and flatware to ensure none are lost or disposed of. • Cleans and sanitizes kitchen pots, pans and utensils. • Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures. • Carefully handles all glassware and dishware to eliminate breakage. • Empties all trash in the kitchen and cleans and maintains trash cans. • Assists the other kitchen staff members with pressure point relief during the shift as needed. • Assists with line maintenance, sweeping and clearing dirty dishes. • Assists with some prep and banquet items as directly by management. • Cleans and maintains kitchen and dish areas, floors, walls and drains. • Assists in the maintenance of kitchen storage areas, cleanliness and stocking. • Cleans and maintains all mats. • Assists other Team Members as needed or when business needs dictate. • Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company Team Members to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate that will be conducive to maximum • Team Member morale, productivity and efficiency/effectiveness. • Must be friendly and able to smile a lot while working days, nights and/or weekends as required. • Previous maintenance experience at a hotel or restaurant is preferred, but not required. • Must demonstrate ability to clearly communicate with Guests and other Team Members. • Must be disciplined and self-motivated. • Is dressed in accordance with dress guidelines, looking neat, clean, and professional at all times. • Must be at least 18 years of age. Requirements STUFF OUR ATTORNEYS MAKE US WRITE: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the Team Member will regularly be required to: • Work days, nights and/or weekends as required. • Work in noisy, fast paced environment with distracting conditions. • Read and write handwritten notes. • Lift and carry up to 30 pounds. • Move about facility and stand for long periods of time. • Walk or stand 100% of shift. • Reach, bend, stoop, mop, sweep and wipe frequently. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. As an equal opportunity employer, Dave & Buster’s is dedicated to our policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment, and we comply with all Federal, State and Local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Dave and Buster's is proud to be an E-Verify Employer where required by law. Salary • Compensation is from $7.25 - $15 per hour Salary Range: 7.25 - 15 We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.

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