Kitchen Steward (Dishwasher)

Alderbrook Resort & Spa • Union, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Kitchen Steward (Dishwasher) at Alderbrook Resort & Spa, you will help keep the resort kitchen clean and running smoothly. You will operate the dish machine to wash dishes, glassware, and utensils and ensure they are stored correctly; hand wash pots, pans, and trays as needed; and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, including floors, mats, and the dishwashing area. Duties also include waste disposal and, as needed, maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen exterior, loading dock, and dumpster area. You will follow safety, hygiene, and food-handling standards, monitor dish-machine temperatures, and assist with delivery and setup of the daily employee meal.

This permanent, full-time position is based in Union, Washington. The shift is in the evening, approximately 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., with 30 or more hours per week. Pay is listed as $18.00–$22.00 per hour, based on a $17.13–$20.00 base rate plus an average service charge.

The role operates in a kitchen environment and involves routine use of sinks, dishwashers, and tools for cleaning kitchen appliances. Employees are frequently exposed to hot water, slippery floors, cleaning chemicals, temperature variations, and moderate noise. On-the-job training and opportunities to learn skills for other hospitality roles are available.

Requirements

• No prior experience is needed.
• Flexible work availability, including weekends, is required.
• A Washington Food Worker Card is required within 14 days after hire.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial kitchen experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate the dish machine to wash dishes, glassware, and utensils and ensure their correct storage.
• Hand wash pots, pans, and trays as needed.
• Keep the kitchen, including floors, mats, and the dishwashing area, clean.
• Dispose of waste, including taking trash to the dumpster.
• Maintain cleanliness around the kitchen exterior, loading dock, and dumpster area as needed.
• Monitor dish-machine temperatures and follow safety, hygiene, and food-handling standards.
• Assist with delivery and setup of the daily employee meal.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and hospital/accident coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Paid time off of 11–31 days per year.
• Free daily meals from the kitchen.
• Free kayak and paddleboard rentals.
• Discounts on rooms, spa services, restaurant, and other offerings.
• On-the-job training and opportunities to learn new skills and advance a hospitality career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed