Headline ideas
- Dishwashers wanted
- Keep our kitchen running
- The crew behind the crew
- Join the back of house
- Now hiring dishwashers
What to put on the sign
- Be direct about the physical work and the pace, so the right people apply.
- Note any hours that suit students or second jobs, such as evenings or weekends.
- Say if there is a clear path into prep or line cooking for people who want it.
- Mention that the team eats well and works together, if that is true at your place.
What pay to put on a dishwasher poster
Posters with a real number get more walk-ins than “competitive pay.” For reference, the Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median for dishwashers at $16.73/hr nationally and $18.15/hr in the Boston metro (May 2025 estimates). The full dishwasher salary breakdown shows the range.
The dishwasher role in one line
A dishwasher cleans plates, pots, glassware, and utensils so the kitchen and dining room always have what they need. It is an entry-level back of house role that keeps the whole operation moving and is a common first step into cooking.
Requirements worth printing
Keep the poster to the two or three that actually screen people out. The rest belongs in the full posting.
- No experience required in many restaurants, and a willingness to learn is key
- Ability to stand, bend, and lift for long periods and work in a hot, wet environment
- Ability to lift heavy items such as stacks of dishes and bus tubs
- Food handler card may be required depending on your location
- Reliability and a strong work ethic during the busiest shifts
Typical schedule
Dishwashers often work evening and weekend shifts that run through the dinner rush, with some positions covering lunch or an early morning clean-up.
Put the same opening on the free Servestack jobs board and borrow wording from the dishwasher job description.