On-Call Dishwasher

Skirball-Cultural-Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles is seeking a reliable Dishwasher to support the Executive Chef by keeping dishes, glasses, utensils, pots and pans clean and sanitized in accordance with Health Department standards. The role also includes assistance with routine food preparation as needed.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety compliance, and a flexible approach to related kitchen duties while ensuring a clean, organized work area throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand/walk for long periods
• Ability to read and follow cleaning product instructions
• Good hand-eye coordination to operate equipment
• Routine housekeeping/cleaning skills
• Friendly, professional interaction with team members

Responsibilities

• Washes and dries dishes, glasses, utensils, pots and pans, and related items
• Loads and operates the dishwasher per approved guidelines
• Maintains cleaning equipment and checks temperatures as per schedule
• Ensures items are clean and stored properly
• Cleans kitchen floor and wipes surfaces to high cleanliness standards
• Disposes of garbage in proper containers
• Assists with some food preparation as needed
• Responds to service requests from team members in a friendly manner

Skills

Physical ability

Read instructions

Hand-eye coordination

Housekeeping skills

Team interaction

Job description

The Hospitality and Private Events department of the Skirball Cultural Center seeks a capable Dishwasher. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning a wide variety of food preparation and service items in accordance with Health Department sanitation and safety standards. The Dishwasher will also help with routine food preparation.

Starting salary: $19 per hour

Responsibilities

• Washes and dries dishes, glasses, utensils, pots and pans, and related food preparation/serving items and equipment
• Loads and operates the dishwasher per approved guidelines
• Maintains all cleaning/washing equipment at proper temperature and in proper operating order; loads equipment correctly; checks temperature per approved schedule and adjusts as needed; disassembles, inspects, cleans, performs maintenance on, and reassembles equipment properly
• Checks all items for cleanliness and stores clean, dry items and equipment in proper places
• Cleans floor area of any water spillage, detergent, and/or foodstuffs per safety and sanitation guidelines
• Disposes of garbage in proper waste/refuse containers
• Assists with some food preparation, as needed
• Sweeps/mops the kitchen floor; wipes down surfaces to ensure high standards of cleanliness
• Responds to requests for service from other team members in a friendly, responsive manner

Qualifications

• Physical ability to stand/walk most of the working day, perform physical labor, and lift and carry heavy pots, trays, and other items
• Ability to read, comprehend, and accurately follow usage instructions for cleaning products and equipment
• Excellent hand-eye coordination to operate equipment
• Routine housekeeping/cleaning skills
• Ability to interact in a friendly, professional manner with other team members