Dishwasher

Classification: Non-Exempt · Reports to: Café General Manager

About the role

The Dishwasher plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment. The ideal candidate shows up on time, works collaboratively with the kitchen team, and consistently follows all sanitation, safety, and health protocols. This role supports overall café operations by ensuring dishware, utensils, and kitchen areas remain clean, organized, and ready for service.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes by hand or machine
• Sweep and mop dining room, patio, and kitchen
• Take out the trash, empty and clean receptacles
• Clean dish storage
• Clean spills or broken glassware immediately
• Check juices, milk, water, and ice machine
• Help unload trucks and stock supplies
• Aid prep cook and other kitchen staff as needed, especially during peak times
• Always follow sanitation policies

Requirements

• No experience required (training provided)
• Sense of urgency when helping customers
• Ability to work well with others and be hospitable with guests
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must maintain current state-issued Food Handler Card
• Must be 16 years of age or older

Physical requirements

Regularly required to see, talk, and hear. Frequently stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Use hands to handle, feel, and reach. Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 4 hours. Required to frequently wash hands and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment

This job operates in a kitchen and may involve working near co-workers. The noise level is usually moderate. Hazards may include cuts, slipping, and tripping.

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Benefits

• Commuter benefits – pre-tax parking and transit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – physical and mental health, financial and legal coaching at no cost
• Free mental health app subscription
• Employee discount on merchandise, coffee gear, and at Equator cafes
• Continuing coffee education classes
• Free coffee
• Paid Time Off for voting on Election Day
• After 60 days: Healthcare benefits for full-time employees (over 30 hours/week) – 100% employer-covered premium medical insurance; voluntary dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplementary life insurance; employer-covered life insurance premium; Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and dependent care)
• After 90 days: Holiday pay – eight Equator-observed holidays per year; paid time off with tenured increases for full-time employees; 1 paid volunteer day per year
• After six months: 401(k) with up to 4% company match on employee contributions