Dishwasher
About The Position
The Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning and maintaining dishes, kitchen work areas, food preparation equipment, and utensils. The role works in a typical restaurant kitchen environment, including exposure to hot cooking elements and sharp objects, with noise levels that are usually moderate to loud. The position is full-time and non-exempt, based in Seattle, Washington, and pays $22.94–$26.70 per hour. FareStart describes its work as transforming lives, disrupting poverty, and nourishing communities through food, life skills, and job training. Its stated values include acceptance, respect, openness, collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and growth.
Requirements
- Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives.
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to use email.
- Ability to listen patiently and attentively, express oneself clearly and effectively, and adapt communication inclusively to the audience and purpose.
- Ability to work independently and within diverse teams and environments while treating everyone with respect.
- Ability to employ position-related best practices and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.
- Ability to be reliable and punctual.
- Ability to work and remain calm in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to take in new information and perspectives to inform and adapt work.
- Ability to work a non-standard or flexible schedule, which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Scrape food from dirty dishes and wash them by hand or with a dishwashing machine.
- Wash pots, pans, and trays.
- Sweep and mop kitchen floors.
- Wash worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks.
- Separate and remove trash and garbage and place it in designated containers.
- Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
- Assist with light food preparation, product processing, storage tasks, and other culinary tasks as assigned.
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays, including up to two floating holidays
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Medical insurance, including vision
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee discounts at FareStart retail social enterprises
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free ORCA pass
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
