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Dish Operator

2/10/2026

The Dishwasher is responsible for cleaning dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment while maintaining cleanliness and safety in the work area. They also assist with stocking and organizing supplies and food preparation areas.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
We are the Nestucca Ridge Family of Companies, an organically grown collection of coastal hospitality businesses including Pelican Brewing Company and the Kiwanda Hospitality Group, that are dedicated to memory-making experiences for our team members, guests, and coastal communities. Within each, you’ll find an enthusiastic group of people passionate about hospitality and striving to create extraordinary coastal experiences at every touchpoint. We believe that adventure awaits around every corner here at the beach, and we can’t wait to help you discover all the Oregon Coast has to offer through our collection of businesses. Yearning to say goodbye to traffic, the daily grind, and corporate bureaucracy? Come join us and build your career on the Oregon Coast for the ultimate balance of work and play! Check out our job openings here: https://www.beachjobscalling.com A Coastal Collection of Hospitality Businesses including: + Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa - https://headlandslodge.com + Pelican Brewing Company - https://pelicanbrewing.com + Inn at Cape Kiwanda - https://www.innatcapekiwanda.com + Stimulus Coffee + Bakery - https://stimuluscoffee.com + Hart's Camp - https://www.opennestrentals.com + Cape Kiwanda RV Park & Marketplace - https://www.capekiwandarvresort.com/ + Doryland Pizza - https://www.dorylandpizza.com/ Our Vision At the Nestucca Ridge Family of Companies, our vision is to build an incredible group of companies that are Built to Last, Sustainably Profitable, and Fun for Everyone involved. We believe in making decisions and choices that create long term growth; opportunities for our team members; and always doing the right thing for our guests, employees, shareholders and communities. Our values are put into practice every day by our leaders and team members. Our Core Values: + Entrepreneurial Spirit + Generosity + Humility + Agility + Empathy + Optimism + Tenacity Learn More about us: https://www.beachjobscalling.com/about-us
About the Role

Description


The Nestucca Ridge Family of Companies is an organically grown collection of coastal businesses dedicated to memory-making beach vacations, dining experiences and meeting opportunities for visitors, guests, and local residents.

Kiwanda Hospitality Group (KHG) is our Payroll Entity and therefore all of our team members work for KHG, but are assigned (leased) to one of the entities in the Nestucca Ridge Family of Companies.

Position Title: DISHWASHER

Summary of the Position:

This position is an important part of our culinary team. ?Our Dishwashers act as kitchen ambassadors to ensure that we have the correct inventory of dishes, cleanliness of dishware, and meeting health code regulations. ?Ensure that all dishware, silverware and kitchen tools are clean, stored properly and ready for use.? 

Key Accountabilities: But not limited to other duties as assigned:

DISH

  • Clean dishes, food preparation equipment and utensils
  • Wash pots, pans, plates, flatware, and glassware 
  • Maintain clean and safe work areas.
  • Removed trash from designated areas.
  • Stock serving stations, line, and prep areas with clean and sanitized supplies.
  • Assist team members with placement and storage of food and equipment shipments.
  • Clean food preparation areas, facility, and equipment
  • Must maintain a positive attitude towards team members and guests.
  • Maintains valid Oregon Food Handlers card. 


Able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.

Must be able to lift, handle, and carry food, supply, small wares, equipment, and paper goods at a minimum of 50 pounds properly and safely

Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and squat on a frequent basis to receive and store stock, supplies and equipment.

Must be able to work in an environment subject to loud noises from restaurant equipment and machinery, fumes, odors, dust, and smoke.

Please read our FOC Core Values- Our Core Values are an important part of our culture and as a company, we lean on these core values to keep us always striving to do better for our community, company, and team members. As you join our team we ask that you exemplify these core values in your work.

CORE VALUES 

Entrepreneurial Spirit. Is a mindset. It’s an attitude and approach to thinking that actively seeks out opportunity rather than waiting to adapt to change. We are passionate about making things better today than they were yesterday.  


Generosity. Be a giver not a taker. It is a readiness to give more of ourselves than is expected. Be generous of spirit—assume good intent in all interactions.  


Humility. It’s about all of us--guests, customers, employees, shareholders, and communities. Our motivation is creating the best outcome and not letting our individual egos get in the way. We do what is required on any given day and no job is beneath us.  


Agility. Able to quickly analyze and take action. Nimble and able to continuously adapt to changing circumstances while always keeping the end goal in mind.   


Empathy. Understand the feelings and experiences of others so that you can share their point of view. Look at situations through the eyes of others to understand their challenges and roadblocks. This creates win-win opportunities for our guests, teams, and communities.  


Optimism. You can if you think you can. Hopefulness and confidence about the future especially when faced with challenges. It is a way of life and thinking that accentuates the positives. Finding the magic and believing that amazing is possible.   


Tenacity. Persistence and determination. Always finding a way to do what you said you were going to do. Blowing through the roadblocks and never giving up. Total success through uncompromising excellence-no excuses.   

Requirements

Action oriented; Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Frequently work long shifts and be on your feet for long periods of time. 

Attention to detail. 

Must maintain a positive attitude towards team members and guests.

Maintains valid Oregon Food Handlers card. 

Able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours. 

Must be able to lift, handle, and carry food, supply, small wares, equipment, and paper goods at a minimum of 50 pounds properly and safely 

Must be able to bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and squat on a frequent basis to receive and store stock, supplies and equipment. 

Must be able to work in an environment subject to loud noises from restaurant equipment and machinery, fumes, odors, dust, and smoke.

Key Skills
Attention To DetailPositive AttitudeFood HandlingLiftingBendingKneelingStoopingReachingSquattingCleaningSanitizingTeamworkAgilityEmpathyTenacity
Categories
HospitalityFood & Beverage
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