Dishwasher
Work & Travel USA: Dishwasher at Piezanos Pizza South, Ocean City, Maryland
Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight onto one of the most famous boardwalks on the East Coast, with the smell of salt air, funnel cake and fresh pizza in the background. That is everyday life at Piezanos Pizza South, a busy, much-loved pizza spot on the South Boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland – and we are looking for energetic international students to join our kitchen team this summer.
Position Overview
- Position: Dishwasher / Kitchen Support
- Employer: Piezanos Pizza South
- Location: South Boardwalk, Ocean City, Maryland
- Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
- Hours: 40 hours per week (overtime often available in peak season)
- Season: Summer to Fall
- Tips: Not applicable for this position
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Dishwasher, you are the backbone of a fast-moving pizza kitchen. Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Washing dishes, pizza pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment by hand and using a commercial dishwashing machine
- Keeping the dish pit, sinks, and work stations clean, organised and stocked
- Restocking clean plates, trays and utensils for the front-of-house and kitchen team
- Taking out trash, breaking down boxes and helping with recycling
- Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors and assisting with opening/closing cleaning duties
- Supporting cooks with basic food prep tasks when needed
- Following all health, hygiene and food safety standards
Why Ocean City, Maryland?
Ocean City is one of the most popular Work & Travel destinations in the USA – and for good reason. You will live and work beside 10 miles of free sandy beach, a legendary 3-mile boardwalk packed with arcades, amusement rides, seafood shacks and live music, and a huge international student community from all over Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Your free time can be spent surfing, playing beach volleyball, riding the Ferris wheel at Trimper’s, watching the sunset over the bay, or taking weekend trips to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City – all within easy reach.
Benefits of Working With Us
- Competitive $16/hour wage with guaranteed 40 hours per week
- Extra hours available during busy summer weekends and holidays
- Free or discounted staff meals – yes, that includes pizza 🍕
- Friendly, multicultural team where English practice happens naturally every day
- Walkable location on the boardwalk – no car required
- Great reference and real US hospitality experience for your CV
- Season extends into the fall, perfect for students with later university start dates
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 on a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
- Basic conversational English
- Strong work ethic and the ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 20 kg
- Reliable, punctual and a real team player
- Positive attitude – no previous experience required, full training provided
- Availability for evenings, weekends and holidays
Ready to Apply?
Places at Piezanos Pizza South fill up quickly every season. If you want a guaranteed income, a great team and a summer on the Ocean City Boardwalk that you will talk about for years, apply today and start your American adventure!
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.
