Dishwasher - BOH in TUKWILA, Washington at Trappers Sushi Co Tukwila

Here we grow again!

NOTE: Applicants must live in the Tuwkila, WA area. We do not offer relocation assistance for this role.

We're looking for a Dishwasher who is dependable, hardworking, and team-focused.

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What's In It for You
Compensation: $22.00 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).
• Paid sick leave in accordance with Washington state and local laws.
• 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.

What You Bring

• No experience required; we'll train you.
• Reliable attendance and a positive, team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work quickly and keep pace during busy service periods.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including safety and sanitation procedures.
• Washington State Food Worker Card required, or must be obtained within 14 days of beginning work.

The Physical Stuff

• Kitchen-based work environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly bend, reach, twist, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally (dish racks, trash, supplies), with or without assistance.
• Exposure to hot water, steam, cleaning chemicals, wet floors, and moderate-to-high noise levels.
• Use of required PPE, including non-slip footwear and gloves.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts based on business needs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compliance & 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.