Dish Washer/Porter Nights and Weekends

About the Role

Performs a variety of kitchen activities including pot washing, dishwashing, general cleaning duties, and storing food and non-food supplies. Maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the dish area, kitchen, cafeteria, and loading dock while supporting Quest’s vision of culinary excellence and community nourishment.

Responsibilities

• Cascade and demonstrate Quest’s vision, values, and founding principles daily.
• Set up cutting boards, trash cans, mats, dish machines, and pot sinks.
• Organize pot shelves for consistent storage and easy access by kitchen staff.
• Wash all soiled kitchen equipment, pots, pans, and small wares following proper sanitation standards.
• Maintain a system for emptying trash cans as needed and break down cardboard for recycling.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and pot room floors to prevent slipping accidents.
• Empty dish machines and pot sinks every two hours or as needed, refilling with clean water and proper chemicals.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards in the kitchen, pot room, dish machine, mop room, and storage areas, ensuring all areas are swept and mopped at the end of each day.
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning schedules, ensuring no dirty equipment is left for the next day.
• Distribute and store clean pots, dishes, and utensils.
• Record concentration of sanitizing solutions in dish machines and 3-compartment sinks.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces, and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Keep floor drains clean and free of dirt, grease, and trash.
• Follow all Quest policies and food safety guidelines.
• Report to scheduled shifts on time and in complete uniform.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and understand measurements and conversions.
• Responsible for meeting and maintaining state and local certification requirements (e.g., Food Handler certification).
• Preferred: Previous experience in a similar role or in the food service industry, particularly in schools or higher education.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Support for professional growth through training, development, and access to leadership.
• Flexible work opportunities that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Recognition and celebration of collective values at all organizational levels.