Located in the heart of downtown Valparaiso, Blockhead Beerworks is a brewstillery home to a full Asian fusion kitchen that offers fresh, hand-rolled sushi, steamed buns, and noodz. Our unique menu features nothing but high quality food, beer, and cocktails.Just like our sister restaurants, Blockhead is a fun and casual environment with a very positive culture. Our restaurant is a fast-paced environment, but having fun within a team environment is highly encouraged. As long as you can embrace the idea of being a contributing member of a team, you will build strong relationships within Blockhead, built on trust.

Blockhead offers health insurance for full-time team members and competitive pay. General qualities that we look for in candidates are friendliness, positivity, attention-to-detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Blockhead offers the following benefits to team members:

• 75% company-paid health, dental & vision to full-time team members
• Health Savings Account eligible health plans with company matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to ALL team members
• Sick time to full-time members
• Very flexible scheduling
• Company-wide employee discounts, including Ricochet Tacos and Tomato Bar Pizza Bakery
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) benefits w/ company matching
• Industry-leading parental leave benefits

Dishwasher Job Description

Blockhead is looking for a dedicated, organized dishwasher who enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced culinary environment. Dishwasher is our entry-level position to our kitchens and if successful, advancement is probable. The position is a great way to initially learn the environment, terminology and processes of a fast-paced culinary kitchen.

Dishwasher Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean kitchen, properly washes and sorts soiled dishes, and preps foods as needed. Keeps dish area free of clutter and organized.
• Sets up dish stations, including dish machines and sinks.
• Maintains clean / dry floors throughout the shift.
• Properly washes, stacks, and stores plates, glassware, silverware, cookware, and storage containers.
• Changes water of machines and sinks every two hours, or more often as required by business levels, and properly uses chemical dilutions set by EcoLab.
• Maintains trash cans throughout shift and removes full trashcans and boxes at the end of each shift.
• Maintains the dry storage area and the organization of storage shelves.
• Assists in food prep and any other duties set forth or requested by the kitchen management as needed.

Dishwasher Position Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend for extended periods, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• The ability to work in a team.

Blockhead provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.