Dishwasher / Kitchen Steward

About Us

Co-Lab is a culinary entrepreneurship hub and shared kitchen operator designed to help food founders turn their ideas into thriving businesses. We bring together professional training, hands-on mentorship, and a supportive startup environment where early-stage entrepreneurs can learn, experiment, and grow.

At 4th Street Market’s incubator kitchens, we provide access to fully equipped commercial kitchen spaces, tailored workshops, and operational support that guides founders from concept to launch. Our team blends deep culinary education experience with real-world startup operations, offering structure, community, and accountability every step of the way.

Co-Lab is a place where driven entrepreneurs find the resources, connections, and confidence to build sustainable culinary brands.

Job Overview
We’re looking for a reliable and quality-focused Kitchen Steward to join our growing team, who will be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the incubator kitchens at the 4SM. This role is integral to the overall experience that members and students have at the 4SM. Prior experience in professional kitchens is a plus, but we welcome motivated individuals eager to learn and grow within the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of commercial kitchens, following all cleaning SOPs to ensure consistent execution and a spotless environment. This includes maintaining floors, tables, refrigerators, stoves, ovens, hoods, drains, tabletop appliances, and all other kitchen surfaces.
• Washing all dishes for kitchen classes and maintaining a clean dish station.
• Cleaning and maintaining common areas such as walk-in refrigerators, freezers, hallways, and office spaces.
• Providing excellent support to Co-Lab members and guests by ensuring kitchens and shared spaces are consistently clean, organized, and ready for use.
• Testing kitchen appliances regularly to confirm proper functionality, performing light repairs or adjustments when needed, and promptly reporting larger issues to your supervisor.
• Performing simple maintenance tasks such as small paint touch-ups, and basic equipment upkeep.
• Restocking kitchens with cleaning supplies and ensuring all products are organized according to established SOPs.
• Maintaining well-organized storage areas to support smooth operations and easy member access.
• Taking inventory of all cleaning supplies and reporting replenishment needs to your supervisor in a timely and accurate manner.

Experience

• Strong eye for detail and very high standards for organization and cleanliness
• Experience cleaning commercial kitchens
• Reliable transportation
• Familiarity with food handling and sanitation practices is advantageous
• Fluent speaking English (bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus)
• Prior exposure to culinary tasks such as basic cooking or food preparation is beneficial but not necessary.

Schedule

• AM and PM shifts available
• 3-4 days per week (20-28 hours total)
• We are open seven days a week. Weekend day shifts are required.

Compensation

• $18-$20 per hour

WHY JOIN US?

Co-Lab is a creative space where food entrepreneurs unite, collaborate, and thrive. With state-of-the-art incubator kitchens, tailored workshops, and a vibrant event space serviced by small food businesses, we offer the platform to fuel their success. Our small business clients gain the skills, mentorship, and connections needed to turn culinary dreams into reality. 4SM events embrace the vibe of the downtown and bring forward our vision for helping small businesses thrive. Join our dynamic team as we foster a community of passionate individuals, celebrating innovation and shared success.

Co-Lab could be right for you if:

• You thrive in a nurturing environment that provides abundant resources for growth and educational enrichment.
• You prefer a work atmosphere that values happiness as much as hard work, free from corporate stuffiness.
• You excel in a collaborative, team-first environment where everyone's contributions are valued.
• You are passionate about making a significant impact by helping others realize their entrepreneurial dreams.
• You yearn for the freedom to express your creativity and explore new ideas.
• You embrace the opportunity to learn from fellow food entrepreneurs and industry experts.
• You value job flexibility, including generous time-off policies that enable a healthy work-life balance.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20