Dishwasher

Evergreen Dining LLC; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Evergreen Dining LLC in the United States, Washington, Lakewood is seeking aDishwasher to maintain clean dishes and utensils, assist in food preparation, and support the kitchen team. You will follow safety and sanitation guidelines, handle dishwashing equipment, and help with light cleaning and stocking. The role emphasizes reliability, punctuality, and teamwork to keep service running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• No prior experience required but reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Understanding of basic food safety and cleanliness.
• Ability to read instructions and follow recipes and procedures.
• Willingness to perform light cleaning and prep duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Cleans cooking areas, utensils, and equipment with cleaning chemicals while wearing gloves.
• Practices safe food handling and cleanliness at all times.
• Washes and sorts flatware, dishes and glasses.
• Performs light sweeping, mopping, and light food prep per recipe requirements; empties trash.
• Maintains pace and quality of work; works as part of a team.
• Operates dish machine and handles knives safely.
• Stays on schedule and arrives on time for shifts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

The Dishwasher is responsible for keeping dishes and utensils clean as well as adhering to safe food handling and cleanliness practices. This position also performs tasks such as taking out trash, sweeping and assisting in food preparation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cleans the cooking areas, utensils, and equipment with cleaning chemicals in the kitchen as necessary while wearing gloves.
• Practices safe food handling and cleanliness at all times.
• Safely handles food prep equipment such as dish machine, and knives.
• Washes and sorts flatware, dishes and glasses.
• Duties may include light sweeping and mopping, light prepping of food (per food prep recipes in Red Robin recipe book), emptying trash cans and taking out garbage; light stocking.
• Able to adhere to schedule and be on time for shifts.
• Operate and participate effectively in a team environment
• Must maintain high degree of pace and intensity for extended periods of time

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting- up to 25lbs constantly, up to 50lbs occasionally.
• Lifting from floor to waist constantly and overhead infrequently.
• Exposed to cleaning chemicals.
• Twists and reaches constantly
• Grasps objects to move or manipulate them constantly.
• Stands and walks constantly.
• Listen to and comprehend instructions from Managers and coworkers over background restaurant and equipment noise constantly.
• Frequent hand washing required.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Must adhere to company uniform and appearance policy
• Must be able to read and organize tickets

REQUIREMENTS

• High School degree or equivalent preferred
• No experience required
• Has strong knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures in a restaurant. Relies on experience and judgment to make effective decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

Equipment

• Must wear personal protective equipment as required by Red Robin and or mandated by local Health and Safety Departments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Typical restaurant environment, heat and a/c, cold in freezer and walk in refrigerator

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

Benefits:

Eligible Team Members may receive medical, dental, vision, sick leave, employee discounts/meals, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Other Compensation:

May include Referral Bonuses

Red Robin/Evergreen Dining is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on any status protected by applicable federal, Washington State, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and Team Members with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of the position.