Dishwasher

ExplorUS; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee housing

Benefits

Job summary

ExplorUS at Olympic National Park is seeking a Dishwasher to maintain a clean, safe dish pit and kitchen area. You will work closely with back-of-house staff to ensure timely cleaning and proper handling of all dishware and utensils, following company procedures.

This key role supports daily operations with flexible shifts, and offers employee housing and benefits as part of the package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe or equivalent certification required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to dishwashing procedures to ensure cleaning, sanitizing, and storage of dishware and utensils are met.
• Work with back-of-house staff to ensure kitchenware is cleaned safely and efficiently.
• Organize cleaned items and restock storage areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstation, kitchen, and food storage areas.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning tasks and assist with guest inquiries as needed.
• Follow health, safety, and chemical handling procedures as per manuals and company policy.
• Learn ISO environmental and quality policies and responsibilities.
• Assist as a busser when not scheduled in the kitchen.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

At Olympic National Park, every day is an adventure — where rugged beauty, dramatic landscapes, and rich natural history come together to create a truly unforgettable workplace. Offering competitive pay, employee housing, and benefits.

Title: Dishwasher

Reports To: Kitchen Manager

Department: Food & Beverage

Summary of Position:

Provide a clean and safe kitchen area, according to Company procedures, keeping the dish pit and equipment clean and organized at all times.

Note:

This is a key position within our overall operation, and we consistently interview qualified candidates for future open positions.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the Company’s dishwashing procedures to ensure that all expectations regarding the cleaning, sanitizing, and storing of dishware and utensils are met
• Work closely as a team with back-of-house kitchen staff to ensure that all kitchenware is cleaned in a timely, safe, and efficient manner
• Organize items as they are cleaned, restock areas where items are stored
• Maintain cleanliness of workstation, kitchen, and food storage areas
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning assignments with a variety of guest questions and requests
• Follow all procedures outlined in department and health and safety manuals in accordance with company policies and follow proper use and storage of chemicals used to clean kitchen items
• Understand Company ISO (Environmental & Quality) management systems, policies, goals, and initiatives and meet the specific responsibilities within these areas
• Work as a busser, assuming all duties of that position, when not otherwise scheduled in the kitchen
• Other duties per Duties Checklist and as requested

Position Requirements:

• Obtain ServSafe or equivalent certification as required by Company policy
• Ability to take direction and change tasks quickly
• Must be able to work a variety of day, night, weekend, holiday shifts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with many personality types
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. and carry up to 25lbs.
• Majority of shift spent on feet in a fast-paced environment, in close proximity to other people

Education and Experience:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. 18 years or older

Experience: None required

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and all other status protected by law.