Dishwasher at Old Town - Alexandria, VA

Life Alive Cafe, LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Yoga

Mental Health Support

401(k) with vesting match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Culinary education and professional育

Flexible schedule

Community engagement

Job summary

Life Alive Cafe, LLC is seeking a Back of House or Front of House Non-Service Team Member to join our vibrant team. You will prepare recipes, stock stations, and communicate needs with BOH and managers-on-duty, while ensuring clean, organized workspaces and accommodating guest requests.

This role emphasizes teamwork, guest-focused service, and living Life Alive's values. A passion for our menu and collaborative spirit help us deliver exceptional wellness-focused dining.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion and knowledge of Life Alive menu offerings.
• Willingness to assist and collaborate within a team.
• Great focus on guest service.
• Live and share Life Alive's values and mission.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Menu knowledge

Team collaboration

Guest service

Company values

Job description

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
• Reaching and grasping 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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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