reserve kitchen porter (dishwasher/facility maintenance)

Starbucks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative kitchen environment where you will play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. As a porter, you will ensure that the kitchen operates smoothly by managing equipment and assisting in food preparation. This position offers a chance to work in a vibrant atmosphere, contributing to the creation of high-quality culinary experiences. With a commitment to employee well-being, this role provides access to comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and educational opportunities. If you are passionate about food and service, we invite you to apply and be part of a team that inspires with every cup.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition coverage

Paid vacation

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Backup care

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with heavy-duty dishwashing equipment.
• 1 year experience in a commercial kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Assist in basic food preparation and equipment organization.
• Manage waste removal and recycling.

Skills

Heavy-duty dishwashing equipment

Commercial Kitchen Experience

Communication skills

Fluent English

Job description

**Now Baking – porter, Reserve Kitchen**

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by service to others.

Starbucks Reserve Kitchen teams use their knowledge and expertise to craft Italian inspired food offerings with high-quality ingredients, all to inspire and delight our customers. Our kitchens are energetic environments for culinary ambassadors who want to deliver consistent quality in handcrafted pastries, cakes, focaccia-style pizza, artisanal baked breads, and more.

A porter contributes to Starbucks success by maintaining Reserve Kitchen facilities daily. The kitchen porter helps to keep the kitchen running smoothly by making sure everything is clean, tidy, safe and hygienic. This role ensures cooking equipment such as pots and pans are cleaned quickly and ready for chefs and cooks to use.

**As a porter, using past kitchen experience, the candidate will:**

+ Ensure heavy cleaning of the entire facility and equipment as needed

+ Remove and recycle waste from the kitchen

+ Wash and disinfect kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors and walls

+ Break down trash and boxes

+ Unload deliveries to the kitchen

+ Collect and wash pots, pans, plates, and cutlery

+ Get pots, pans, small wares, and cutlery back into use as quickly as possible

+ Ensure kitchen equipment is properly stored

+ Organize the storeroom

+ Basic food preparation: peel, wash products, and basic prep

+ Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by leaders

+ Execute miscellaneous tasks assigned by the supervisor

**_We would love to hear from people with:_**

+ Experienced in using heavy-duty dishwashing equipment – 1 year

+ Commercial Kitchen Experience – 1 year

+ Current local health and safety certifications

+ Ability to build strong relationships and engage across differing cultures and societies

+ Excellent communication skills and fluent English required. Additional languages are beneficial.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

**_Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!_**

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law._

_We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply._

_Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]._