Dishwasher - BOH

Trapper's Sushi; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

DailyPay

401(k)

Dental and vision coverage

EAP

Complimentary meal while on shift

Dining discount 25% for family

Growth opportunities

People-first culture

Job summary

Trapper's Sushi in San Antonio, TX is hiring a dependable Dishwasher to keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy service. You’ll wash dishes, sanitize glassware and utensils, and help with basic prep while staying in a fast-paced environment.

You should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. A Food Handler's Card is required or obtained within 14 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Food Handler's Card required (or willing to obtain within first 14 days of employment).
• Prior dishwashing or kitchen experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment using the dish machine and three-compartment sink.
• Monitor dish machine temperatures and sanitizer levels and report problems to a manager.
• Return clean dishes and equipment to storage areas so stations stay stocked during service.
• Keep the dish area clean, organized, and free of clutter throughout the shift.
• Empty trash, recycling, and compost and keep disposal areas clean.
• Sweep and mop floors, clean mats, and help maintain overall kitchen cleanliness.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and use required PPE.
• Assist with basic food prep, restocking, and deliveries as directed.
• Communicate with kitchen and front-of-house team members to keep service running smoothly.
• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.

Skills

Dishwashing

Teamwork

Job description

Description

Here we grow again!

NOTE: Applicants must live in the San Antonio, TX area. We do not offer relocation assistance for this role.

We're looking for a Dishwasher who is dependable, hardworking, and team-focused.

You're someone who keeps the kitchen running by making sure clean dishes, tools, and equipment are always ready. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can keep up with a busy service while working safely and keeping your area organized.

You're comfortable working closely with cooks, sushi chefs, and servers, and you understand that every great meal depends on a clean, well-stocked kitchen. You enjoy staying on the move and being someone the team can count on.

If you're looking for a role where you can get your start in the restaurant industry and grow with a multi-state restaurant group, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment using the dish machine and three-compartment sink.
• Monitor dish machine temperatures and sanitizer levels and report any problems to a manager.
• Return clean dishes and equipment to their proper storage areas so stations stay stocked during service.
• Keep the dish area clean, organized, and free of clutter throughout the shift.
• Empty trash, recycling, and compost and keep disposal areas clean.
• Sweep and mop floors, clean mats, and help maintain overall kitchen cleanliness.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and use required PPE.
• Assist with basic food prep, restocking, and deliveries as directed.
• Communicate with kitchen and front-of-house team members to keep service running smoothly.
• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Uphold Trapper's Sushi's TRAPCHK core values: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Communication, Honesty, and Kindness.
• Perform other related duties and support business needs as assigned.

What's In It for You

Compensation: $15.50 per hour.

• Medical insurance: coverage begins the first of the month following two consecutive months of full-time employment. Trapper's covers 80% of the premium for employee-only coverage on the PPO 1000 plan.
• DailyPay access, allowing eligible employees to access earned wages before payday.
• 401(k) retirement plan, eligible after one year of continuous employment (subject to plan terms).
• Voluntary dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A complimentary meal while on shift, plus a 25% dining discount off duty that extends to your immediate family.
• Opportunities to grow within an expanding, multi-state restaurant group.
• A supportive, collaborative, and people-first culture where your contributions matter.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout an 8+ hour shift
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to heat, steam, and wet conditions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Food Handler's Card required (or willing to obtain within first 14 days of employment)
• Prior dishwashing or kitchen experience preferred but not required

The Physical Stuff

• Standing for long periods in hot, humid conditions.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., including racks, trays, buckets, and boxes.
• Frequent bending, twisting, and reaching.
• Working in close proximity to steam, chemicals, and sharp objects.
• Moving quickly in confined spaces with wet floors.
• Non-slip footwear and required PPE must be worn at all times.

Compliance and Equal Opportunity

This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable state law.

Trapper’s Sushi is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This applies to all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and disciplinary action.

Trapper’s Sushi will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for other protected needs as required by applicable law.

This posting describes the general nature and primary responsibilities of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.