Dishwasher

Sifted; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24h/yr

Paid holidays

401(k) after 6 months

Free lunch

Growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Sifted is seeking a part-time kitchen assistant to work alongside a managing chef in a commissary kitchen, with duties in cleaning, dishwashing, and light prep. The role includes receiving shipments, maintaining storage areas, and collaboration with the chef and manager.

Compensation is $18 per hour, with PTO, holidays, and a 401(k) plan after six months, plus free lunch. Work is split between a commercial kitchen and on-site client offices.

Qualifications

• Dishwashing and basic cleanliness responsibilities in a kitchen environment.
• Light food prep duties as part of a team.
• Receiving and storing food shipments with proper organization.
• Clean and organize walk-in and dry storage areas.
• Communicate with chef and manager about kitchen issues.
• Previous kitchen roles such as line cook, prep/dishwasher, porter are a plus.
• Experience with catering and event servicing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing and sanitation duties.
• Receive and store food shipments.
• Clean and organize walk-in and dry storage.
• Assist with light food preparation.
• Communicate kitchen issues to chef/manager.
• Support kitchen team on daily operations.

Skills

Dishwashing

Light food prep

Receiving and storing food

Clean and organize storage

Communication with kitchen manager

Experience in kitchen roles

Catering/event servicing experience

Job description

About the role

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday // 9:00am - 3:00pm.

In this role, you will work side by side with an experienced managing chef in our commissary kitchen. If you have a desire to learn, are a dedicated and responsible team player, and are looking to cultivate your skills in the kitchen, we want to meet you!

What you'll be doing

• Dishwashing
• Receiving and storing food shipments
• Cleaning and organizing walk in and dry storage
• Cleaning and closing duties (trash, cardboard)
• Light food prep
• Communicating with chef and manager about any kitchen related issues
• Has worked in previous kitchen roles such as line cook, prep/dishwasher, porter
• Has had experience with catering and event servicing
• Has the ability to bend, twist, and stand
• Has the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
• Compensation : $18/hr
• 24 hours of PTO per year; paid company holidays
• 401(k) program available after six months of service
• Free lunch
• Supportive environment with room to grow + develop

Job Type:

Part-time

Shift:

Weekdays

Weekly day range:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday // 9:00am - 3:00pm.

Eligibility :

This position must maintain ServSafe Food Handler card (company-paid)

Work environment :

This is a position based both in a commercial kitchen and on-site in client offices

Physical requirements :

This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to stand for long periods of time, and the ability to bend, squat, and reach

About Sifted

Sifted was founded in 2015 by Kimberly Lexow and Jess Legge with a bold vision — to reimagine office food as an experience rooted in hospitality, sustainability, and intentionality .

What began as a modern take on workplace meals quickly evolved into a nationwide food platform that supports culture, community, and carbon-conscious choices across hundreds of companies. We’re not a caterer — we’re a workplace food partner .

Our team is our secret sauce — a mix of hospitality pros, culinary experts, technologists, and innovators redefining what it means to build meaningful, stable, and opportunity-filled careers in hospitality.

At Sifted, people stay, grow, and thrive — our team members remain with us three times longer than the industry average.

We offer flexibility, generous perks, and room to grow — hiring builders, operators, creatives, and craftspeople who care about making work (and workplaces) better.

At Sifted, our team culture mirrors the experiences we design for our clients:

• Creative Freedom: Everyone contributes ideas and shapes the future of our service.
• Hospitality-Driven: No matter your role, you’re in service to someone — and that matters.
• Career Growth: We invest in internal mobility, mentorship, and hands-on learning.
• People First: We support flexible work, celebrate wins, and lead with empathy.
• Real Impact: Every day, your work reduces waste, improves lives, and connects people through food.

If you’re passionate about great food, great people, and great purpose — we’d love to meet you.