How to hire a pot washer

How to hire a pot washer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pot washer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your pot washer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a pot washer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A pot washer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, pot washers 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of pot washers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Pot Washer	Description	Hourly rate
   Pot Washer		$9-16
   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
   Dishwasher/Busser	Dishwashers/bussers perform varied supportive kitchen and janitorial tasks. These tasks include washing the dishes, resetting the tables, and removing plates and flatware from the tables... Show more	$10-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Dishes
   • Cooking Equipment
   • Food Carts
   • Dishwashers
   • Clean Facility
   • Meat Blocks
   • Clean Kitchen
   • Food Products

   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain cleanliness of equipment and floor adhering to sanitation regulations.
   • Wash the pots and pans and work the dishwasher at the same time.
   • Pot scrubber dishwasher equipment transfer and maintaining clean work environment
   • Organize, and move racks, used for shipping dough to the bakeries in the area.
   • Use a variety of cooking equipment such as wood-ovens, grills, fryers, and various other pieces.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, pot washers' average salary in mississippi is 46% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pot washers 41% less than senior-level pot washers.
   • Certifications. A pot washer 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 pot washer's salary.

   Average pot washer salary

   $12.86hourly

   $26,755 yearly

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   Entry-level pot washer salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a pot washer job description

   A pot washer 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 pot washer job description:

   Pot washer job description example

   A Pot Washer is responsible for cleaning pots, pans, skillets, and cooking utensils\. The Pot Washer will transport them to and from home location to cooks and will clean and mop area floors and surroundings\.
   **What will I be doing?**
   
   + Cleans kettles, tilt skillets, pots and pans promptly and completely so cooks can carry out their work\.
   + Sweeps, mops, and clean kitchen floors\.
   + Returns equipment to its proper locaton\.
   + Using dishwashing machine, washes dishes, flatware and glassware from banquets and restaurants\.
   + Perform general/routine cleaning task using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor to adhere to health standards\.
   + Clean and dry floors to avoid slip/fall accidents\.
   + Perform other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, etc\.
   
   **What are we looking for?**
   
   Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry\. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success\. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values\. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
   
   + Hospitality \- We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences\.
   + Integrity \- We do the right thing, all the time\.
   + Leadership \- We're leaders in our industry and in our communities\.
   + Teamwork \- We're team players in everything we do\.
   + Ownership \- We're the owners of our actions and decisions\.
   + Now \- We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
   
   In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
   
   + Quality
   + Productivity
   + Dependability
   + Customer Focus
   + Adaptability
   
   **What will it be like to work for Hilton?**
   
   Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full\-service hotels and resorts to extended\-stay suites and mid\-priced hotels\. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value\. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands \(http://jobs\.hiltonworldwide\.com/our\-brands/index\.php\) \. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day\. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all\!
   
   **Job:** _Bars and Restaurants_
   
   **Title:** _Steward\-Pot Washer \- Hilton Chicago_
   
   **Location:** _null_
   
   
   **EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find pot washers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting pot washers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   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 pot washer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the pot washer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new pot washer. 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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