Dishwasher Jobs in Seattle, WA

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Dishwasher

FareStart•Seattle, WA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning and maintaining dishes, kitchen work areas, food preparation equipment, and utensils in a typical restaurant kitchen environment. The role supports culinary operations and FareStart’s mission through dependable work, adherence to sanitation and safety standards, and assistance with other culinary tasks as assigned. The position is full-time and non-exempt, located in Seattle, Washington, with a pay rate of $22.94–$26.70 per hour. The schedule may be non-standard and flexible, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. The work environment includes hot cooking elements and sharp objects, with noise that is usually moderate to loud. FareStart transforms lives, disrupts poverty, and nourishes 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 to the audience and purpose with inclusivity.
  • Ability to work independently and within diverse teams and environments while treating everyone with respect.
  • Ability to employ best practices for the position and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.
  • Reliability and punctuality.
  • 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.
  • Ability to perform repetitive physical work; stand for up to eight hours or more; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
  • Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Responsibilities

  • Scrape food from dirty dishes and wash them by hand or using 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

  • 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.
  • Supportive, respectful, and celebratory community.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Dishwasher salary in Seattle, WA is approximately $47,000 per year, with a typical range of $44,000 to $52,000.
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