Dishwasher - BOH

About the role

Here we grow again! You're someone who keeps the kitchen running by making sure clean dishes, tools, and equipment are always ready. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can keep up with a busy service while working safely and keeping your area organized. You're comfortable working closely with cooks, sushi chefs, and servers, and you understand that every great meal depends on a clean, well-stocked kitchen. You enjoy staying on the move and being someone the team can count on. If you're looking for a role where you can get your start in the restaurant industry and grow with a multi-state restaurant group, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment using the dish machine and three-compartment sink.
• Monitor dish machine temperatures and sanitizer levels and report any problems to a manager.
• Return clean dishes and equipment to their proper storage areas so stations stay stocked during service.
• Keep the dish area clean, organized, and free of clutter throughout the shift.
• Empty trash, recycling, and compost and keep disposal areas clean.
• Sweep and mop floors, clean mats, and help maintain overall kitchen cleanliness.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and use required PPE.
• Assist with basic food prep, restocking, and deliveries as directed.
• Communicate with kitchen and front-of-house team members to keep service running smoothly.
• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
• Uphold Trapper's Sushi's TRAPCHK core values: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Communication, Honesty, and Kindness.
• Perform other related duties and support business needs as assigned.

Benefits and Pay

• Compensation: $17.50 per hour.
• Medical insurance: coverage begins the first of the month following two consecutive months of full-time employment. Trapper's covers 80% of the premium for employee-only coverage on the PPO 1000 plan.
• DailyPay access, allowing eligible employees to access earned wages before payday.
• 401(k) retirement plan, eligible after one year of continuous employment (subject to plan terms).
• Voluntary dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A complimentary meal while on shift, plus a 25% dining discount off duty that extends to your immediate family.
• Opportunities to grow within an expanding, multi-state restaurant group.
• A supportive, collaborative, and people-first culture where your contributions matter.

Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout an 8+ hour shift
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to heat, steam, and wet conditions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Food Handler's Card required (or willing to obtain within first 14 days of employment)
• Prior dishwashing or kitchen experience preferred but not required
• Standing for long periods in hot, humid conditions.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., including racks, trays, buckets, and boxes.
• Frequent bending, twisting, and reaching.
• Working in close proximity to steam, chemicals, and sharp objects.
• Moving quickly in confined spaces with wet floors.
• Non-slip footwear and required PPE must be worn at all times.