DISHWASHER (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance / AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Compass Group USA is seeking a full-time dishwasher at the Washington, DC location (AARP Foundation). The role involves cleaning and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, and prep surfaces to maintain a sanitary kitchen while adhering to safety standards. Schedule is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with days varying. Prior food utility experience is required.

Benefits include a full benefits plan, with opportunities for learning and advancement. COVID vaccination/testing requirements apply as per policy.

Qualifications

• Previous food utility experience is required.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, boosters, and/or regular testing may be required where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Maintains dishes, pots, pans, trays, kitchen, work areas, equipment and utensils in orderly and sanitary condition.
• Washes pots, pans and trays ensuring complete cleanliness and sanitation.
• Polishes silver using appropriate equipment and procedures.
• Keeps dish area orderly and in compliance with safety standards.
• Transfers supplies between storage and work areas and helps load/unload.

Skills

Dishwashing

Job description

Seasons

• We are hiring immediately for full time DISHWASHER positions.
• Location: AARP Foundation - 601 East Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20049. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Days may vary, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous food utility experience is required.
• Pay Range: $18.50per hour to $21.00per hour.

Positions at this location require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, boosters, and/or regular COVID testing. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

Seasons Culinary is a high end contract food service organization that operates a number of notable accounts in the Washington DC metro area. We are culinarians that offer extraordinary services to our extraordinary clients. For our employees, we offer a full benefits plan, a schedule that respects work life balance and opportunities for learning and advancement.

Job Summary

Summary: Maintains dishes, pots, pans, trays, kitchen, work areas, equipment and utensils in orderly and sanitary condition. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Scrapes and rinses food from dirty dishes and washes them by hand or places them in racks or on conveyor to dishwashing machine depending on assigned equipment. Ensures complete cleanliness and sanitation.
• Washes pots, pans and trays based on assigned procedures. Ensure complete cleanliness and sanitation.
• Polishes silver using burnishing machine tumbler, chemical dip, buffing wheel and hand cloth depending on assigned equipment and procedures. Ensures complete cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ensures compliance with outlined safety procedures.
• Maintains temperatures and chemical levels as outlined by provided standards.
• Keeps dish area orderly and in compliance with safety standards.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen floors to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators, meat blocks and other food prep surfaces.
• Removes trash and places it in designated containers. Steam cleans or hoses out garbage cans.
• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
• Helps load and unload supplies and product.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates at Seasons are offered many fantastic benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Seasons-Landing-Page_March2026.pdf