Job Title: Dishwasher
Reports To: Sous-Chef
Scope: Individual Contributor, ES1
Location: Reno, Nevada
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00pm – 4:30pm
Compensation: $ 24.00/hr
- Applications will be accepted until 12/5/2025. Due to volume, the posting may get extended or expire early***
General Summary
Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and cookware using industrial dishwashing machines or manual methods; maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen areas by sweeping, mopping, wiping surfaces, and emptying trash; organizing and restocking clean items in their proper storage locations for easy access by kitchen staff; monitoring dishwashing equipment to ensure proper functionality and reporting any issues to supervisors; assisting with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling vegetables or portioning ingredients when needed; following health and safety guidelines to prevent contamination and maintain a hygienic environment; supporting kitchen staff during busy hours by quickly turning around clean items and helping with general tasks; and handling cleaning supplies and chemicals safely while using appropriate protective gear.
The Dishwasher plays a critical role in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards, ensuring that all kitchenware and equipment are clean, organized, and ready for use. This role is essential for keeping a kitchen running smoothly and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
This job description is not all-inclusive, instead it provides a general outline of job expectations.
What You’ll Do
- Dishwasher will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor daily.
- Strong level of time management
- Must maintain a sense of urgency, work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Clean and sanitize dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, and pans using industrial dishwashing equipment or manual methods
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, including sweeping, mopping, wiping surfaces, and taking out trash
- Oversee inventory management and maintain clear communication with Lead Cook to support operational efficiency
- Support the receiving process and ensure all items are accurately stored in their assigned areas in compliance with organizational standards.
- Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards in compliance with local and company regulations and health department
- Restock clean items in designated storage areas to support kitchen operations
- Operate, clean, and maintain equipment, and tools in a safe and efficient manner
- Monitor dishwashing equipment for proper functioning and report any maintenance needs
- Assist with basic food preparation tasks when required
- Follow health and safety regulations to ensure a hygienic work environment
- Support kitchen staff during busy service periods by quickly turning around clean items
- Follow company policies and procedures, including punctual and reliable attendance
- Ensure the work area remains clean, organized, and maintained in accordance with company and health department standards
- Exhibit safe work habits that support a culture of accident prevention and workplace safety
- Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards by the health department, state, and company regulations
- Safely handle cleaning chemicals and use protective gear as needed
- Contribute to a positive, respectful, professional approach with coworkers, customers and vendors and team-oriented workplace culture
- Must exhibit strong teamwork skills.
- Perform duties at various sites across the Reno and Verdi campuses as operational needs require.
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver catering services in support of departmental functions and special events
Who You Are
- Passionate- in creating an inclusive and safe work environment
- Adaptable- able to work in a dynamic environment
- Influential- able to communicate and act through complicated and potentially tense situations
- Proactive- demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility
- Service-minded- excellent service and support skills to all people
- Motivated- always seeking self-improvement
- Self-reflective- Acknowledge one's own experience and experiences of others.
- Adjust behaviors for success in an inclusive workplace
- Inclusive- Experience working with groups across differences in respectful and equitable ways
Experience You Bring
- Minimum six (6) months of steward experience or training equivalent
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing racial justice and equity
- Actively works towards creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all
- Ability to follow recipes and directions
- Ability to work without daily supervision
- Focused attention to details in performing repetitive tasks
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize work assignments
- Excellent guest service skills and attitude when attending stations on any specific function
- Enthusiasm for working in a team oriented, fast paced environment that fosters creativity
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
Physical Requirements
- Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other associates, or guests.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and carry long distances
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Bending, lifting, and shaping repetitively throughout the day
- Ability to wash dishes for extended periods of time
- Ability to work in a small physical space that can be loud at times
Compensation
At Patagonia, pay ranges are set using the best available market data for the job at the required location. To determine salary for a candidate, we consider the candidate’s skills and capabilities for the job compared with expectations for the position.
Employee Conduct
- It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors. Embracing that we are in the business to save our home planet.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
