Dishwasher - BOH

Description

Trappers Sushi Enumclaw is looking for a Dishwasher!

We’re looking for a dependable, hardworking Dishwasher who takes pride in keeping a kitchen clean, safe, and running smoothly.

You’re someone who works with urgency, notices what needs attention, and supports the entire team without waiting to be asked. You thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment and can maintain cleanliness and organization during busy service periods.

If you’re looking for a hands-on role with competitive pay and opportunities to grow within an expanding restaurant group, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Collect used dishes, glassware, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment from designated areas.
• Load, operate, and unload commercial dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Wash oversized, delicate, or specialty items by hand as needed.
• Ensure dishes, utensils, tools, and cookware are properly cleaned, sanitized, organized, and returned to the correct locations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary dishwashing area throughout each shift.
• Remove garbage, recycling, and compost according to company procedures.
• Clean and sanitize assigned kitchen areas, storage spaces, floors, equipment, and restrooms.
• Safely handle cleaning chemicals and follow all labeling, storage, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and promptly notify a manager when inventory is low.
• Inspect dishwashing equipment and report maintenance or sanitation concerns.
• Support the kitchen team during peak service periods by anticipating needs and communicating proactively.
• Follow all food-safety, health, sanitation, and workplace-safety procedures.
• 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.
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Compensation: $17.50 per hour.
• Medical insurance with 80% of the employee-only premium paid by the company after 60 days, subject to qualifying hours.
• DailyPay access, allowing eligible employees to access earned wages before payday.
• 401(k) with company match after one year of service.
• Voluntary dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid sick leave in accordance with Washington state and local laws.
• Employee meal discounts.
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunities to grow within an expanding restaurant organization.
• A pathway to become a Managing Partner and pursue restaurant ownership through our ownership program.
• A supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented workplace where your contributions matter.
  
  

What You Bring

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior dishwashing, restaurant, or kitchen experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Dependable, punctual, and ready to contribute as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to safely use commercial dishwashing equipment and cleaning products.
• Ability to communicate effectively with kitchen employees and restaurant leadership.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts based on business needs.
• Washington State Food Worker Card required or must be obtained within 14 days of beginning work.
  
  

Requirements

The Physical Stuff

• Restaurant-based position performed in a fast-paced commercial kitchen.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to regularly bend, reach, twist, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around heat, steam, water, cleaning chemicals, food allergens, slippery surfaces, and moderate-to-high noise levels.
• Ability to work an eight-hour or longer shift as scheduled.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  
  

Compliance and Equal Opportunity

This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable state law. This position is eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Trapper’s Sushi is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This applies to all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and disciplinary action.

Trapper’s Sushi will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for other protected needs as required by applicable law.

This posting describes the general nature and primary responsibilities of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.