Food Service - Dishwasher

SSA Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dishwasher to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role is crucial in maintaining a clean and sanitized environment, ensuring that all dishes and kitchen equipment meet the highest food safety standards. You will work closely with the kitchen staff to uphold cleanliness, organize the dish area, and contribute to a welcoming experience for guests. If you are passionate about cleanliness and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity offers a supportive and inclusive workplace where you can thrive and grow.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Get Paid Early

Tuition Discount through Partnership College

Meal Plan & employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of sanitation and cleanliness protocols.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dishes and kitchen equipment to meet food safety standards.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and uphold company policies.

Skills

Sanitation Practices

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

MSDS Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Denver Zoo, Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Dishwasher

Who are we:

SSA Group works with zoos, aquariums, museums, and other cultural attractions on integrating dining, retail, admissions and more. We increase revenue opportunities for partners across the United States. With 50 years in the business, SSA has refined the basics while pioneering better ways forward. With pillars of focus like sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, SSA is transforming the cultural attraction industry.

SSA was built by families, for families, with a family’s sense of love and dedication. We don’t just rely on the best practices in our industry, we customize best practices for each partner to set the bar higher and higher, always. We do all we can to further the mission of our partners because their guests and the communities they serve deserve it.

Title: Dishwasher

Reports to: Kitchen Manager(s) and Chef Team

Responsibilities

1. Clean and sanitize dishes and kitchen equipment, including utensils, pots, and pans ensuring they meet standards for safe food preparation.
2. Work with kitchen team to ensure dishes and equipment are stored properly.
3. Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, including sweeping, mopping, and wiping down surfaces.
4. Empty and clean trash and recycling receptacles while ensuring proper waste separation.
5. Maintain a sanitary and organized work environment.
6. Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
7. Maintain cleaning schedules to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks are completed.
8. Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.

IDEA + Belonging

Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units. Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels. Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary. Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus on opportunities of giving back.

Job Requirements

1. Must be willing and able to work standing for long periods of time.
2. Experience with fast-paced dish pit environment preferred.
3. Ability to push through dishes and organize area as necessary to the business.
4. Experience with MSDS knowledge and upholds active practice of cleanliness in the dish area while maintaining protocol for dish liquid use.
5. Responsibly geared towards presenting a clean and welcome experience for guests through upholding sanitation requirements.

Previous Experience

None Required

This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. The General Manager reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments).

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly, Non-Exempt. Pay is based on range in consideration of relevant job experience and certification/education.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Get Paid Early.
• Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
• Meal Plan & employee Discounts.

SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All California Residents: By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice ("Notice").

San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the "Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights" document.

Denver Zoo, Denver, Colorado, United States of America