Dishwasher at Ballston, Arlington VA

Life Alive; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free and discounted Yoga

Free Mental Health Support

401(k) with a vesting match

Health insurance, dental and vision coverage

Education and professional development opportunities

Flexible schedule

Inclusion in an awesome community

Job summary

Life Alive in Arlington, VA, is seeking a dedicated Non-Service Team Member to join their kitchen team. This position requires a passion for food, a commitment to guest service, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing recipes, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and accommodating guest requests. Perks include free yoga, health insurance for full-time employees, and flexible scheduling. Join a vibrant community that aligns with life-enriching values.

Qualifications

• A willingness to assist and collaborate within a team.
• Ability to accommodate guest-specific requests and modifications.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 50+ lbs.
• Able to stand on feet for 8+ hours a day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recipes according to standard procedures.
• Stock and prepare stations for service.
• Communicate product needs to back-of-house and managers-on-duty.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the station.
• Ensure high-quality ingredients and standard food preparation.

Skills

Passion for menu offerings

Team collaboration

Focus on guest service

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Job description

Ballston
818 N Quincy St
Arlington, VA 22203, USA

Our Back of House or Front of House Non-Service Team Member Should Be Someone Who:

• A genuine passion and knowledge of our menu offerings,
• A willingness to assist and collaborate within a team,
• A great focus on guest service,
• Live and share Life Alive's values and mission

You Will:

• Prepares recipes according to standard procedures.
• Stocks and prepares stations for service.
• Communicates product needs to back‑of‑house (BOH) and managers‑on‑duty (MODs).
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the station.
• Accommodates guest‑specific requests and modifications.
• Ensures high‑quality ingredients and standard food preparation.
• Achieves a ticket time goal of 6 minutes or less.

You Must Be Able To:

• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Reach and grasp overhead
• Lifting and carrying items weighing 50+ lbs
• Able to stand on feet for 8+ hours a day

Perks and Compensation:

• Free and discounted Yoga
• Free Mental Health Support (for full‑time)
• 401(k) with a vesting match
• Health insurance, dental and vision coverage (for full‑time employees)
• Education and professional development opportunities – examples include culinary training, superfood education, wellness lifestyle, resume building, community engagement
• Flexible schedule that supports your lifestyle and other goals
• Inclusion in an awesome community

If you align with our Mission and Values, want to learn, and work hard, we hope you’ll apply to join our team!

Please note that Life Alive is an E-Verify employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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