Dishwasher
Work & Travel USA: Dishwasher at Harrison Group Harbor Watch Restaurant
Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight onto the sand. At Harbor Watch Restaurant, part of the respected Harrison Group, you will spend your summer at the southern tip of the world-famous Ocean City Boardwalk in Maryland – right where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Assawoman Bay. This is one of the most popular Work & Travel destinations in the USA, and the Dishwasher position is your ticket in.
Why This Job Rocks
The dish room is the heartbeat of any great restaurant. You will be an essential part of a fast-moving kitchen team, keeping the operation running smoothly during Ocean City’s busiest season. It is physical, fast-paced work with a clear routine – perfect if you like staying active, seeing results, and finishing your shift knowing exactly what you accomplished. No English presentations, no customer pressure: just solid teamwork and a great crew.
Your Day-to-Day Duties
- Operating the commercial dishwashing machine for plates, glassware, cutlery and kitchen equipment
- Hand-washing large pots, pans and cooking utensils
- Sorting, drying and organising clean dishes so servers and cooks always have what they need
- Keeping the dish area, sinks and floors clean, dry and safe
- Taking out trash and recycling, breaking down boxes
- Helping the kitchen team with basic prep or stocking when needed
- Following all health, hygiene and food-safety standards
Position Details
- Employer: Harrison Group – Harbor Watch Restaurant
- Position: Dishwasher
- Location: South Boardwalk, Ocean City, Maryland
- Pay: $15.00 per hour
- Hours: approximately 35 hours per week
- Season: Summer to Fall
- Tips: No tips for this position – but a solid, reliable hourly wage
Life in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City is a 10-mile stretch of Atlantic beach, a 3-mile boardwalk packed with arcades, amusement rides, pizza joints and ice cream stands, and thousands of international students every summer. Harbor Watch sits at the very end of the Boardwalk with panoramic bay views and legendary sunsets. In your free time you can surf, kayak, bike the Boardwalk at sunrise, watch the wild horses of Assateague Island, or take weekend trips to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City – all within a few hours.
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 on a J-1 Work & Travel programme
- Basic conversational English – enough to understand instructions and work as a team
- Strong work ethic, punctuality and reliability
- Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 20–25 kg
- Comfortable working in a hot, humid, high-energy kitchen environment
- Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
- Availability for evenings, weekends and holidays – the busiest and most fun times
Benefits
- Competitive $15/hour with the potential for extra hours in peak season
- Employment with the Harrison Group, one of Ocean City’s largest and most established hospitality employers
- Shift meals and a supportive, international team environment
- Assistance with finding seasonal housing in the area
- Real US work experience for your CV and lifelong friendships with students from around the world
Ready for a summer of ocean breeze, boardwalk lights and unforgettable memories? Apply now for the Dishwasher position at Harbor Watch Restaurant – places for the Summer to Fall season fill up fast!
About Maryland
Maryland blends Chesapeake Bay beaches with the lively boardwalk of Ocean City. Summer jobs cluster around beach resorts, restaurants and seaside attractions just a short trip from Washington D.C.
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