Dishwasher

Dishwashers support the culinary team by maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen, ensuring equipment is in order, and stock supplies. Additionally, they assist with fostering a positive atmosphere with coworkers and customers.

• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining room
• Wash kitchen utensils, equipment and dishes using a dishwasher or by hand.
• Put away clean dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans
• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
• Sweep and wash floors
• Sort and remove the trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• May perform a variety of food preparation duties as directed by the Head Chef and/or Sous Chef such as salad bar and cold dishes
• Assist in unloading and putting away deliveries
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers and customers
• Communicate regularly with management via calls, emails, and texts.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Working knowledge operating a commercial dishwasher
• Be familiar with the industry’s best practices

• Previous restaurant dishwashing experience preferred
• Ability to pass a background check
• Have a valid food safety handler and sanitation certification in accordance with state and local regulations or obtain one within 30 days of employment
• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.

• The work environment can be loud and busy. There are many kitchen hazards such as hot surfaces and liquids, sharp knives, and slippery floors.
• Capability to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
• Required to stand for long periods, up to 8+ hours, as well as walk, bend and stoop.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals

We offer a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to lead a flagship account within Seattle collegiate landscape.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Pet insurance
• A competitive 401(K) with company match up to 4% of pay, eligible after 1 year
• Optional protection including Life & AD&D, Short & Long-Term Disability & Accident coverage
• Referral Bonuses – Rewards for bringing in qualified new hires
• Summer Employment Opportunities - travel across the country to work in new locations