Food Runner/Dishwasher, The Barns (Variable, up to 24 hours per week, October 2026 - May 2027)

WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS•Vienna, VA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal position at The Barns, with variable hours up to 24 per week, running from October 2026 to May 2027. The role involves assisting with food service operations, including preparation, delivery, table bussing, and maintaining cleanliness of the dishwashing area and facilities. The position requires adherence to health department standards and a commitment to sanitation and safe food handling practices. The role is 100% on-site at Wolf Trap Headquarters in Vienna, VA.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old
Must be able to work weeknights and weekends
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be comfortable working in close quarters inside a hot/humid environment
Have some knowledge of proper cleaning/sanitation or be willing to learn
Must successfully complete a Virginia Food Safety Training, ServSafe Training or company approved equivalent course within 30 days of start date
Physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of employment

Responsibilities

Assist with the transfer of food items from the expediting counter to the server trays
Nightly preparation of all condiments and side items
Deliver food orders quickly and accurately to tables/patrons
Bus tables by removing dirty dishes and trash and cleaning/sanitizing the tables for the next patron
Check in with customers to ensure their experience is satisfactory
Relay customer feedback to the Manager on Duty
Ensure patrons have all the appropriate tableware needed
Setup of the 3 compartment sink and dishwashing area
Maintain the dish machine cleanliness and any other equipment as assigned
Deep cleaning of the facilities as assigned
Setup of sanitizer buckets and sanitizer stations prior to opening
Assist both Front of the House and Back of the House staff with setup of facilities for evening service
Wash and proper storing of all used dishes, glassware, flatware, etc.
End of night cleaning of the facilities including sweeping, mopping, trash removal, wipe down/sanitize surfaces and equipment
Assist with opening, closing, and monthly inventory counts as assigned
Assist with the turnover of facilities and prep for special events
Follow all Fairfax County Health Department standards
Maintain the highest level of sanitation practices, safe food handling and storage