Intern Dishwasher
Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Nice to have
- CPR / BLS
- Work
- On-site in Sacramento · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 6, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Central Kitchen is seeking Intern Dishwashers for its team in downtown Sacramento, CA. The Central Kitchen staff prepare, package, and deliver over 1,000 warm, nutritious meals daily to seniors, veterans, families, and shelter residents. Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays, is required.
Position Summary
The Dishwasher is responsible for providing quality service to program participants with compassion and professionalism, aligned with program objectives. This role involves supportive interaction with participants and team members, performing all required work duties in a cost-effective and service-oriented manner according to organizational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily work requirements to achieve departmental objectives.
- Clean dishes, pots, pans, flatware, and kitchen equipment.
- Clean floors and walls of the kitchen, storeroom, and dining area in an institutional kitchen facility.
- Perform duties in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Adhere to proper safety procedures for all kitchen equipment.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Teamwork skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Ability to assist other people
- Organizational skills
- Analytical and decision-making ability
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and comprehend oral and written instructions.
- Ability to provide services to clients without ethnic or social prejudices.
- One year of related experience is preferred.
- General knowledge of issues and challenges unique to homelessness, substance abuse, young adults, minorities, and persons with disabilities is preferred.
- Sanitation and safety measures pertinent to institutional food service are highly preferred.
- Kitchen sanitation and safety measures used in the operation, cleaning, and care of utensils, equipment, and work areas are highly preferred.
- CPR and First Aid training may be required.
- T.B. testing may be required.
Physical Requirements
- Lift and move up to 35 pounds.
- Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit frequently.
- Kneel occasionally.
Compensation
USD $17.41 - USD $17.41 / Hr.