Dishwasher at Washington D.C. - West End

Life Alive Cafe, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Yoga

Mental health support

401(k) vesting

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Education opportunities

Flexible schedule

Community inclusion

PTO/vacation time

Job summary

Life Alive Cafe, LLC in Washington, DC (West End) is seeking a part-time Dishwasher to join our quick, friendly team. You will stock stations, maintain cleanliness, and help ensure high-quality ingredients reach guests in a timely manner.

You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, be able to stand 8+ hours and lift 50+ lbs. The role offers $17.95 per hour, plus perks and benefits for full-time staff including health, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) with vesting, and PTO eligibility.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Job description

Dishwasher at Washington D.C. - West End

Job Category: Retail Operations

Requisition Number: DISHW001774

• Posted : August 5, 2026
• Part-Time
• Rate : $17.95 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Washington, DC 20037, USA

Description

Our 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
• PTO/vacation time (for full time)*

*Must be employed for a minimum of 1 year and be Full-time.

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 . Please review the Right to Work Poster from Department of Justice's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section.

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