Dish Shift promises to make on-demand staffing simple with an easy three-step process for employers. The employer or “requestor” can start posting a job in a matter of minutes:
It’s that easy! Dish Shift also takes care of all payment processing after the job has been approved. There are no employment contracts necessary. The Dish Pit Operator’s relationship to the employer is that of an independent contractor.
When you’re ready to start hiring temporary workers on Dish Shift, the job posting process is pretty simple. First, you’ll need to work on your job description. The jobs that fill up quickly tend to have concise descriptions that include the following information:
Once you have created a description for the job, you’ll need to decide on a pay rate. This is entirely up to you, but consider making the hourly pay rate competitive with market rates if you want a Dish Shifter to accept the job.
Once you’ve chosen a pay rate, you will post the job and wait for a Dish Shifter to accept it.
Dish Shifters only accept jobs they are available and qualified for. Once they accept the job, you can expect to see them on site for the specified shift. After you have found specific Dish Shifter you like working with, you can add them to your Preferred Dish Shifters list and invite them to more jobs in the future. If you find some Dish Shifters that are not a good fit, you can also block them from seeing future ad postings in the Client Portal.
Once the requestor has approved the Dish Shifter’s job, Dish Shift will pay the worker directly on the next day. Dish Shift will charge the requestor’s card on file immediately after they have rated the Dish Shifter’s performance, so it’s important that the requestor makes any necessary payment adjustments before approving the job.
Dish Shift charges a $1.75 Per Hour service fee, which is applied after the requestor has approved the job and rated the Dish Shifter’s performance.
Dish Shift will send an invoice after job approval with both worker payment and Hourly service fee – both of which are charged immediately after approval.
Dishwashers Are Scheduled Either Full-Time On A Weekly Basis, Part-Time Hourly On Schedule Or Dispatched On-Demand By Scanning Or Tapping Our Client Issued Digital Dish Dash Panel With Any Mobile Device, Automatically Dispatching & Connecting Kitchens In America With Rapid and Reliable Freelancer Dishwashers That's On-Site In Less Than 30 Minutes.
It is very easy and simple to get started. Just register your location with your cell phone number to receive sms notifications, and then a link will be sent to your email to activate your account. Next, just book a dishwasher with dates, hours and instruction for the shift requested.
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We know you don’t always need six hours of service. Dish Shift allows you to book for any length of time.
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There’s nothing more stressful than having last minute callouts for your event. Dish Shift keeps staff on-call during busy periods so that we can offer help when you need it most. Contact a Dish Shift Response Agent @ 1(833) 378-3137.
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Our geographic scale allows us to provide locally sourced Professionals, so there are no travel or booking fees.
No More Seeking Dishwashing Talent With Expensive Job Placement Ads Or "Now Hiring Dishwasher" Ads, Just Connect With The Dishwashing Experts.
Designed For Both Regular Full-Time Shifts And Emergency Call Outs, Dish Shift's Online Platform Was Developed To Connect Experienced Dishwashers To Restaurants, Stadiums, Caterers, Special Events, Corporate And Commercial Kitchens Across The Country, Rapidly On Schedule Or On-Demand.
● 1-8 Hours Dish Dash $3.50 Hourly Bill Rate (Urgent Dish Dash)
● 8-19 Hours weekly / $2.75 Hourly Bill Rate
● 20-29 Hours Weekly / Hours Used $1.75 Hourly Bill Rate
● 30 Hours Or More Weekly / Hours Used $1.75 Hourly Bill Rate (Full-Time)
▪︎How do I sign my business up for Dish Shift?
• Getting your business started On Dish Shift Is Easy. Once you sign up & Register your business, you’ll need to set up your payment method and complete your profile before you can start Utilizing Dish Shifters.
Then, you’ll be able to Utilize and manage Reliable Dish Pit Operators on one simple, Centralized Platform.
▪︎Are dishwashers registered on your platform employees of Dish Shift?
• No, they are freelancers that we have vetted, and who are registered on our platforms. We make sure that only those that are reliable and experienced will be sent to our clients.
▪︎When will I be charged for completed jobs?
• While it can depend on the payment method you’ve added, you should expect to be charged daily for any outstanding balance from jobs you’ve recently approved.
▪︎Do you service only restaurants?
• Most of our clients are restaurant, Hotels and Senior Living Facilities, but we also service Residential Dishwashing, Events and Caterers. Most of our partners are mid-to-high range Kitchen establishments.
▪︎Does Dish Shift Conduct Invoice Billing?
• In some cases, you may be able to work with your account manager to set up weekly invoicing. If you run into difficulties, please reach out.
▪︎When will I be charged for completed jobs?
• While it can depend on the payment method you’ve added, you should expect to be charged daily for any outstanding balance from jobs you’ve recently approved. Before you can Dispatch Any Dish Pit Operator, you’ll need to set up a valid payment method.
Once you approve a Dish Shifters job, The Dish Pit Operator Pay, plus the Dish Shift $1.75 Hourly service fee, will be factored into the outstanding balance you are charged. If you need to make any adjustments to their pay, please make sure you do so before you approve the Dish Shifters job.
▪︎How does my business pay for jobs we post?
•Dish Shift handles payments to Dish Pit Operators for jobs done through our platform. One of the ways Dish Shift draws quality workers is efficient payment, but Dish Pit Operators are only paid when a job is approved.
As a Requestor, please make sure you help Dish Pit Operators get paid sooner by approving jobs daily or as quickly as possible.
Easy and simple. Place an order online to book dishwashers in advance or for the same day. Dish Shift then Assigns a dishwasher close by your business to pick up the shift. The dishwasher completes the shift, and your business is billed after the hours are verified by both the dishwasher and the restaurant.
• What can I do if a Dish Pit Operator wasn’t a fit for my job?
Dish Shift's platform is designed to enable Kitchens access to the best Dish Pit Operators for the job. If a Dish Pit Operator cannot perform the tasks required to successfully complete your Task, We Will Have That Dish Pit Operator Removed From Our Dish Shift Platform.
• Are Dish Pit Operators employees?
Dish Pit Operators Are neither your employees nor Dish Shift's employees. The relationship between you and Dish Pit Operators is that of independent contracting parties. No employment contract of any kind – direct, implied or otherwise – exists between you and the Dish Pit Operators, as well as between Dish Shift and the Dish Pit Operators.
▪︎What do I do if a Dish Pit Operator damages my business' property?
As a Requestor, your ability to continue business operations is important to Dish Shift. If a Dish Shifter damages your business’ property, please contact us as soon as possible with the following information:
•Date and time of incident
•Location of incident
•Clear photos of the damage
•Brief description of how the incident occurred
•Number of people injured (if applicable)
•Estimated cost for repair (if applicable)
We will assess the damage after you've provided the requested details and will make the best effort to address any incidents as promptly as possible, following our Customer Agreement or other applicable agreements.
• How does Dish Shift's Occupational Accident Insurance policy benefit businesses?
All jobs conducted through Dish Shift by an independent contractor (Dish Shifter) require that the Dish Shifter is covered by Occupational Accident Insurance (OAI). This insurance covers medical expenses, lost compensation, and benefits related to accidental injuries that occur during the course of an accepted job through Dish Shift.
OAI is industry-standard insurance used by contractors across the United States. OAI provides occupational accident benefits for independent contractors. The key difference is that Worker’s Compensation can only be attached to an employer, while OAI can be purchased by and attached to an independent contractor.
Dish Shifters Are Responsible For Reporting Any Incidents And Submitting Claims. Dish Shift Ask that job posters (Requestors) also submit any incidents within 3 days of the job completion date.
Dish Shifters can only accept Positions when they have OAI that includes coverage for the following:
Accident Medical Expense
● $1,000,000 maximum benefit as per policy schedule per person/accident
● Up to 104 weeks payment period limits of insurance
● $1,000 dental benefit maximum
Accidental Death Benefit
● $90,000 principal sum with a $10,000 payable lump sum, 365-day commencement period
Survivor’s Benefit
● $90,000 principal sum
● 1 percent monthly benefit percentage of principal sum
● $900 monthly benefit amount
Accidental Dismemberment
● $100,000 principal sum, 365-day commencement period
Accidental Paralysis Benefit
● $100,000 principal sum, 365-day commencement period
Physical, Occupational or Work Hardening Therapies
● $1,000 per injury Mental and Nervous or Depressive Condition
● 1 visit per day to a maximum of $25 per visit and 20 visits per accident.
▪︎How can I hire a Dish Shifter As An Employee?
• We love when Dish Pit Operators who are interested in employment can obtain it from the businesses we partner with. The Dish Shift platform is designed to help facilitate such Integrations.
☆ If you’re interested in hiring a Dish Shifter as your employee, make sure to have your hiring manager or Human Resources team member speak to the Dish Pit Operator about the available position, and what process to follow.
We recognize that each business follows its own process for receiving applications, conducting interviews, and making a permanent job offer to a candidate. We ask Dish Pit Operators to be respectful of Client’s time, and mindful of any onsite protocols for applying for employment with your business.
In the event that your company does hire a Dish Pit Operator as an employee, you’ll need to notify Dish Shift and will be billed a Hiring Fee.
You Can Notify Our Team Regarding Hiring A Dish Pit Operator.
If a Requestor hires a Dish Shifter for a full-time role, the Dish Shifter may be eligible to receive a hiring bonus.
☆ Here’s How The Hiring Fee Is Calculated In A Dish Shift Contract:
▪︎ Number of Hours Worked: 0-200; Hiring Fee: $6,000
▪︎ Number of Hours Worked: >200 - <520; Hiring Fee: $3,000
▪︎ Number of Hours Worked: >520; Hiring Fee: $500
High-end service is our priority. Our recruiting process is designed to ensure that we bring on only the most qualified hospitality professionals.
Each application and resumé is carefully reviewed, and the most qualified applicants are invited to sign up for a video interview.
Applicants interview with members of the Tend team, and are asked questions around their stated experiences. We also utilize skill-based questions to test knowledge for each position.
We want to make sure that we are bringing on Tenders who have an unwavering positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a passion for service.
Based on experience and responses during the interview, the Tender is graded out using our 20 skill and personality tags.
We believe that staffing is more nuanced than 1-5 stats, and these tags help us make sure we get you the right Tender for the job.
Tenders are given ample guidance on their attire throughout onboarding and when applying to shifts, including photo references and suggestions on where to purchase appropriate clothing.
Breaking Down Dish Shift's 17% Bill Rate:
Overall, The Bill Rate Is The Complete Cost That You Are Paying For Your Dish Pit Operators Per Hour, Government Taxes And Benefits—Plus The Services Of Dish Shift And Our Ongoing Support. Here Are Some Key Definitions To Know:
The Pay Rate Isthe amount of money that Dish Shift is paying Dish Pit Operators that We are placing within your business.
The bill rate is the pay rate plus additional costs Dish Shift designates for our services.
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