Hospitality Associate & Dishwashing Specialist

tryhungry.com; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

HUNGRY is seeking a punctual, customer-focused dishwasher to support our team in Pleasanton, CA. You will handle dishwashing, assist with food prep, and help maintain a clean, organized micro market in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include receiving deliveries, heating meals to specification, presenting food neatly, answering customer questions, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Prior hospitality experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hospitality and food safety experience required.
• Experience operating a 3-bay sink in high-volume settings.
• Serv Safe Manager Certificate and Food Handler Card required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary dishwasher for the team.
• Receive deliveries of catering items.
• Heat and finish meals per chef's specs.
• Present and serve food in a clean, organized manner.
• Educate customers and answer food-related questions.
• Assist Porter/Barista with coffee where needed.
• Maintain careful inventory of all food products/orders.
• Troubleshoot, stock supplies, and manage maintenance.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Sanitation standards

Calm under pressure

Organized

Education

Serv Safe Manager

Food Handler Card

Tools

3-bay sink

Job description

Who We Are

HUNGRY is revolutionizing workplace dining with an unwavering commitment toobsessivehospitality and flawless execution. Founded in 2016 by entrepreneurs Eman Pahlavani and Jeff Grass, HUNGRY connects corporate offices in 19 cities across the United States and Canada with top-tier chefs andlocalrestaurants to deliver extraordinary culinary experiences. From large-format catering and memorable events to individually packaged group meals, snacks, and pantry solutions, HUNGRY ensures every detail is thoughtfully handled to prioritize quality and convenience. Rooted in a mission of social responsibility, HUNGRY fosters local economic growth while embracing eco-friendly practices.The company goes even further, donating one meal for every two purchased, making a tangible impact on communities nationwide, as it has already donated over 3 million meals to date.

We're looking for:

• Availability: Tuesdays and Wednesdays to start, Thursdays added later this year (9am-2pm)

• Hospitality experience and a strong understanding of sanitization and food safety
• Ability to safely operate a 3-bay sink for dishwashing
• Understands how to create a great customer service experience.
• Understands how to troubleshoot when in situations such as:
• Running out of food
• Out of safety temperatures
• Missing items
• Damaged items
• Customer complaints
• Have a focus on quality and take pride in your work.
• Comfortable working independently with responsibilities.
• Can keep cool and calm in a fast-paced & energetic work environment.
• Can maintain a clean and organized workspace.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as primary dishwasher for team + assist Lead with tasks below
• Receive deliveries of catering items from our food partner/delivery partners
• Heat and finish meals in the oven, garnishing according to chef's specifications
• Present and serve food in a clean and organized manner
• Educate customers & professionally answer food related questions
• Assist Porter/Barista with coffee grinding and brewing equipment when necessary
• Maintain careful inventory of all food products/orders
• Troubleshoot breakdowns, maintaining supplies, assisting Barista with performing preventive maintenance.
• Stocking and restocking of snack products.
• service 3 Coffee machines, 4 Water/ice machines, helping manage the micro market--accepting orders & stocking products

• Experience operating a 3-bay sink for dishwashing in a high-volume environment
• Previous Hospitality, culinary, food prep experience and proven track record of success
• Possess a Serv Safe Manager Certificate current Food Handler Card and understand food safety principles
• Meticulous, dependable, organized, forward thinking, initiative-taking, and approachable.
• Comfortable learning new tasks and using new tools.
• Accurate problem reporting and resolution
• Careful understanding of products, allergens, and ingredients.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions & request clarification when needed

Compensation: $125/day or approximately $25/hr