How to hire a bus person dishwasher

How to hire a bus person dishwasher, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bus person dishwasher hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bus person dishwasher job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bus person dishwasher
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The bus person dishwasher hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A bus person dishwasher's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, bus person dishwashers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of bus person dishwashers.

   Type of Bus Person Dishwasher	Description	Hourly rate
   Bus Person Dishwasher		$10-17
   Busser	Busser, also known as dining room attendants or bartender helpers, is an entry-level position in the restaurant and dining industry. The bussers help in preparing the dining areas before guests arrive and decorating tables with a set of candles, napkins, linens, flowers, or other ornaments, especially if with a special theme for the day, usually when it's a national celebration or holidays... Show more	$8-15
   Utility Person	A utility person is in charge of maintaining the cleanliness of facilities and establishments. Working under the directives of managers or supervisors, they are often tasked with cleaning floors and windows, arranging furniture and fixtures, performing basic repairs on equipment and systems, operating tools and machines, and organizing different building supplies... Show more	$14-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cleanliness
   • Cooking Equipment
   • Clean Tables
   • Dishwashers
   • Clean Kitchen
   • Food Preparation Equipment
   • Bus Tables
   • Safety Standards
   • Clean Bathrooms
   • General Restaurant
   • Kitchen Equipment
   • Washing Machines
   • Food Safety
   • Food Orders

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Respond to guests' inquiries with regard to culinary terminology and recommendation.
   • Serve as a dishwasher, while also cleaning the whole kitchen and preparing it for the next shift.
   • Work BOH in a fast pace environment with food make to order as customers want it.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your bus person dishwasher job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A bus person dishwasher can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, bus person dishwashers' average salary in mississippi is 42% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level bus person dishwashers 42% less than senior-level bus person dishwashers.
   • Certifications. A bus person dishwasher with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a bus person dishwasher's salary.

   Average bus person dishwasher salary

   $13.54hourly

   $28,157 yearly

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   Entry-level bus person dishwasher salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a bus person dishwasher job description

   A bus person dishwasher job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a bus person dishwasher job description:

   Bus person dishwasher job description example

   Job DescriptionSalary: $13 - $16 per hour to start

   • TIPS
   • FREE Food
   • Flexible Schedule
   • Paid Time Off & Holidays
   • Tuition Reimbursement
   • Free Uniforms
   • Medical, Dental, Vision for Full Time Employees
   • Advancement Opportunities through our Career Path Program

   Position Summary

   The Bus Person and/or Dish washing Person sets-up the restaurant and gets it ready it for lunch or dinner. During the shift the bus person clears tables off and wipes the tables and chairs down, and sweeps the floor. The dish person uses a dish washing machine to wash the dishes as well as pots, pans, and other utensils used by the employees and customers.

   Job Qualifications:

   Education : It is preferred the applicant be enrolled in high school or a certified G.E.D. program or have their high school diploma or G.E.D.

   Experience : Unless currently attending high school, college, or a technical or vocation school, qualified applicants preferred to have at least six months work experience.

   Skills: Qualified applicants must be able to learn basic job routines and must be able to communicate effectively.

   Health: An applicant who is currently infected with or has knowledge that they are currently infected with a communicable disease which has been determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as one which is transmissible to the public through the handling of food will not be considered as a qualified applicant. An Applicant must comply with the applicable city Department of Health regulations as well as Jason’s Deli’s dress code policies.

   Physical Standards: Ability to stand and exert mobility in a fast-pace environment for up to six (6) hours in length; frequent reaching, bending, squatting and stooping; ability to safely lift and carry up to 30 pounds repetitively; maintain regular attendance; use equipment including telephones, cash registers, calculators, knives, meat slicers, buffalo choppers, the robocoupe, drills, mixers, can openers, scales, and dishwashing machines.

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5. Post your job

   To find bus person dishwashers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any bus person dishwashers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level bus person dishwashers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your bus person dishwasher job on Zippia to find and recruit bus person dishwasher candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit bus person dishwashers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bus person dishwasher

   Once you've found the bus person dishwasher candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new bus person dishwasher. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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