Dishwasher| Part-Time | Palm Beach County Convention Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Dishwasher is responsible for the sanitation of all kitchen equipment, cooking utensils, dishware, glassware and silverware and disposal of trash. The Dishwasher is also responsible for the cleanliness of all back of house areas including sanitization and maintenence of equipment, shelving, tabletops, floors, walls, and more. Dishwashers will assist in pulling and staging all equipment prior to set-up, during the event and during clean-up. Dishwashers are expected to stay composed and flexible in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong initiative and teamwork to ensure event success.

This role will pay an hourly wage range of $15.00-$17.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until December 31, 2025.

About the Venue

The Palm Beach County Convention Center is a multi-purpose facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, managed by the Oak View Group. The Center features a 100,000 square-foot exhibit hall, a 22,000 square-foot ballroom and 21,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, as well as connecting to the 400-room Hilton West Palm Beach.

Responsibilities

• Operate dish machine equipment & wash any items not dishwasher safe by hand.
• Ensures highest sanitation levels for all items previously used so that they may be used again in clean condition, free of any contamination risk
• Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment, utensils and dishes.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly storage areas for kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Place clean dishes, utensils or equipment in proper storage areas
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment, such as dishwashers, garbage disposals and ovens.
• Assist on plate-up, food production line as needed
• Sort and remove trash or compost and clean after usage.
• Sweep and/or scrub all floors in the kitchen and back of house areas
• Clean up spills and/or breakage on the event and kitchen floors
• Ensures compliance with health, sanitation, safety and employment regulations in accordance with company standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager.

Qualifications

• Ability to work weekdays and weekends, with availability for some morning, noon, and evening shifts on an on-call/event-based schedule.
• Must provide regular and consistent written availability to management.
• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or related food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Must obtain and maintain a Food Handlers Card through ServeSafe and any other required compliance trainings.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills to interact with employees, management, and guests in a professional and respectful manner.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects, such as boxes and equipment.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.