Dish Steward - Milwaukie
About The Position
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused Dish Steward to support our MK Kitchen Production team. The Dish Steward is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment—including helping maintain building cleanliness—by washing and sanitizing dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and equipment while supporting daily kitchen operations, adhering to all USDA facility regulations and Grant of Inspection protocols. This role plays a critical part in maintaining food safety, operational efficiency, and workplace cleanliness in a fast-paced production kitchen environment. This position is a great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment, enjoys being part of a collaborative team, and takes pride in maintaining cleanliness, organization, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- A reliable team member who takes pride in keeping work areas clean and organized.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
- Ability to follow cleaning, sanitation, and safety procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
- Basic math skills and accuracy in counting.
- Valid Oregon Food Handler’s Certification required.
- Ability to communicate in English or Spanish for workplace communication.
Nice To Haves
- Previous commercial kitchen experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and catering equipment using manual and machine methods.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe dishwashing area throughout the shift.
- Clean kitchen workstations, tables, floors, walls, shelves, equipment, and other assigned areas.
- Maintain and clean the dish machine, floor drains, food traps, grease traps, mops, mop buckets, and garbage receptacles.
- Keep cleaning supplies, detergents, soaps, and towels stocked and organized.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, chemical handling, and cross-contamination prevention procedures.
- Assist kitchen staff with cleaning and maintaining common areas, break areas, and building entrances.
- Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, spills, or other issues to the supervisor.
- Follow USDA and company sanitation requirements applicable to the MK Kitchen.
- Support the team in meeting daily cleaning and operational needs.
Benefits
- Employer contributed vacation and sick time
- Kaiser Medical coverage, with alternative care as a bonus (acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, etc.)
- Mental Health Services
- Dental
- FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Training that will fast-track your culinary/hospitality career
- Free counseling and financial services
- Opportunities for advancement
- Discounts on our delicious made-from-scratch food
- Pet insurance
- Chance to win employee raffles
- Discounts at Sketchers, Shoes for Crews, Verizon, Sprint, select B Corporations, and many more
- A commitment to inclusion, diversity, community involvement, employee well-being, and environmental protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
