Dishwasher at Washington D.C. - West End

Life Alive Café•Washington, DC
•Onsite

About The Position

Life Alive is hiring a Dishwasher for its Washington, D.C. – West End location. The role is described as a Front of House Non-Service Team Member position. The candidate should communicate engagingly, have a genuine passion for and knowledge of the menu, collaborate with the team, focus on guest service, and live and share Life Alive’s values and mission. The team member prepares recipes according to standard procedures, stocks and prepares stations for service, communicates product needs to back-of-house staff and managers on duty, and maintains station cleanliness and organization. The role also involves accommodating guest-specific requests and modifications, ensuring high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation, and meeting a ticket-time goal of six minutes or less. The position requires working in a fast-paced environment, reaching and grasping overhead, lifting and carrying items weighing 50 pounds or more, and standing for eight or more hours per day. The posting states that the employee must be employed for at least one year and be full-time.

Requirements

  • Have engaging communication skills.
  • Have a genuine passion for and knowledge of the menu offerings.
  • Be willing to assist and collaborate within a team.
  • Have a strong focus on guest service.
  • Live and share Life Alive’s values and mission.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Be able to reach and grasp overhead.
  • Be able to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more.
  • Be able to stand on their feet for eight or more hours per day.
  • Be employed for a minimum of one year and be full-time.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare recipes according to standard procedures.
  • Stock and prepare stations for service.
  • Communicate product needs to back-of-house staff and managers on duty.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the station.
  • Accommodate guest-specific requests and modifications.
  • Ensure high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
  • Achieve a ticket-time goal of six minutes or less.

Benefits

  • 70% meal discount.
  • Free and discounted yoga.
  • Free mental health support for full-time employees.
  • 401(k) with a vesting match.
  • Health insurance, dental coverage, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
  • Transportation benefits.
  • Education and professional development opportunities, including culinary training, superfood education, wellness lifestyle, resume building, and community engagement.
  • Flexible schedule that supports the employee’s lifestyle and other goals.
  • Inclusion in a community.
  • PTO/vacation time for full-time employees.
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