Dishwasher

Lifelong is a community health organization on a mission to make health and food accessible. We remove barriers to health with relentless compassion so that no one faces illness and injustice alone.

We lead with heart. Our respect for people drives our mission. For 40 years, Lifelong has fought health inequities so that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Our comprehensive services include food and nutrition, healthcare navigation, aging and disability support, and connection to housing and other vital resources.

Position Overview:

Chicken Soup Brigade (CSB) is Lifelong’s food and nutrition program, providing medically tailored meals, culturally relevant groceries, and nutritional counseling & education to community members facing illness and injustice. The Dishwasher plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, organized kitchen while assisting with basic food preparation tasks. This position ensures the flow of clean dishes, utensils, and equipment and helps the team by preparing ingredients according to established recipes and food safety standards.

This regular, full-time, non-exempt, union role is based in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, with onsite presence required 08:30AM - 5PM Monday – Friday.

Essential Duties:

Kitchen Cleanliness:

• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, trays, and food service equipment using commercial dishwashing machine or manual washing methods.
• Properly sort, load, and unload dishware to ensure effective cleaning and prevent damage.
• Inspect all items for cleanliness and rewash as necessary to meet sanitation standards.
• Store clean dishes and equipment in designated, organized locations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dishwashing area, sinks, floors, drains, and surrounding workspaces.
• Dispose of trash, recycling, and compost according to facility procedures.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and in accordance with training and labeling requirements.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety policies.
• Assist with general kitchen cleaning tasks assigned, including sweeping, mopping, wiping surfaces, and kitchen tools and equipment.

Meal Production & Food Safety

• Perform food prep tasks including washing, chopping, slicing, measuring, and marinating ingredients.
• Label, date, rotate, and properly store food and ingredients.
• Follow food safety standards, including proper handling, storage, temperature control, and sanitation. Follow all food workplace safety, health, and organizational policies.
• Portion and package meals ensuring portion control is followed according to meal specifications.

Team Collaboration & Communication 

• Communicate equipment issues, safety concerns, or supply needs to supervisors promptly.
• Attend and participate in team meetings, all-staff meetings, trainings, and other events.
• Work with volunteers in food prep and packaging.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Understands and follows proper cleaning, sanitizing, and hygiene standards.
• Works quickly and effectively to meet production demands.
• Maintains productivity without compromising cleanliness.
• Reports to work on time and completes assigned duties as scheduled.
• Takes initiative to keep work areas clean and organized.
• Maintains awareness of wet floors, hot surfaces, and equipment hazards.
• Works cooperatively with staff and volunteers.
• Adapts to changing priorities and workloads.
• Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and professionalism during all shifts.
• Complete timecards accurately and on time.

Education & Experience:

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and protocols.
• Current King County Food Worker’s Card, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of start date.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous vacation (3 weeks your first year), sick leave, and 2 personal days a year
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance options
• Long term disability
• Mass transit subsidy
• 15 paid holidays per year

Work Environment:

• This position is primarily located in a kitchen setting, with the work occurring primarily onsite.

• The role may involve frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Employees must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to move office supplies or equipment. Depending on organizational needs, work may be performed in office, kitchen, or warehouse settings and may at times involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions or loud noises.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and a good driving record is preferred.
• Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check. Some programs may require additional background checks or frequency.

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About Lifelong:

Lifelong is a community health organization committed to removing barriers to health with relentless compassion so that no one faces illness and injustice alone.

We lead with heart. Our respect for people drives our mission. For 40 years, Lifelong has fought health inequities so that everyone can have the opportunity to thrive. Our comprehensive services include food and nutrition, healthcare navigation, aging and disability support, and connection to housing and other vital resources.

We are looking for passionate, dedicated people to join our talented team and make real, meaningful changes in the daily lives of those living with chronic and life-threatening illnesses in their community. Lifelong offers exceptional benefits, including paid time off, medical and dental coverage in addition to a balanced work-life integration.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Lifelong, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

EEO Statement:

Lifelong is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of what we do.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and as such, we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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DISCLAIMER: INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are an integral part of a compensation system, effective performance review system, related promotion, transfer, layoff, etc. decisions.

All descriptions have been reviewed to illustrate the job functions and basic duties, in addition to peripheral tasks or that could generally be considered as other duties as assigned.

In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Requirements, skills and abilities included have been determined to illustrate the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions.

Salary : $21 - $30