Dishwasher | Part-Time | Owensboro Convention Center

Oak View Group•Owensboro, KY

13d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

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 maintenance 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 rate of $15.00 Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching This position will remain open until April 24, 2026. About the Venue Western Kentucky’s award-winning Owensboro Convention Center is a full-service facility overlooking the Ohio River in downtown Owensboro. The multi-purpose center offers just under 102,000 square feet of space, including a 44,000+ square foot exhibition hall, the 8,900+ square foot Kentucky Legend® Pier, and a variety of ballroom, meeting, and pre-function areas. The Owensboro Sportscenter, one of the city’s most historic venues, opened in 1949. This 5,000-seat arena hosts concerts, sporting events, graduations, trade shows, meetings, and receptions. A new indoor youth sporting complex, opening July 2026, will be the region’s newest indoor sports facility. Designed for basketball, volleyball, and other athletic events, the complex provides flexible court layouts, spectator seating, and space for practices, tournaments, and community activities.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
High school diploma/GED
Ability to effectively communicate with customers in a friendly manner
Must be energetic and self-motivated
Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and select holidays as required
Must possess a positive attitude and work well with other team members
Must be able to work unsupervised
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
Ability to follow direction and ask questions for clarification if needed.
Ability to keep up in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Clean non-slip shoes, must say non-slip on shoe

Responsibilities

Ensures highest sanitation levels for all items previously used so that they may be used again in clean condition, free of any contamination risk.
Removes all trash and maintains loading and receiving areas in safe and clean condition.
Stocks plates, glasses, pots, utensils and pans after cleaning.
Cleans and sanitizes all food service areas and equipment
Keep dish room clean and organized.
Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
Assists others in closing the kitchen.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager-on-duty.
Bag and haul kitchen trash to appropriate area.
Monitor dish machine water temperature and chemical levels to ensure sanitary wash cycle.
Assist on plate-up, food production line as needed
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
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Chef, Sous-Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.