Automation, Beverages, Detail Oriented, Food Safety, Food Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Kiosks, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Operational Support, Operations, Order Delivery, Organizational Skills, Recycling, Retail, Robotics, Sanitation, Startup, Team Player
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
1 day ago
About Vale Vale is a design-led company building the future of autonomous retail. We blend automation, robotics, and premium food & beverage to create beautifully crafted matcha experiences through fully automated kiosks and mobile carts. Our mission is simple: Make Magic. We combine technology and hospitality to create experiences that feel effortless, intuitive, and memorable. We operate a café in Seattle's South Lake Union and are expanding our event-based Matcha Bar business across the region.
The Role Vale is seeking a dependable, hardworking Dishwasher / Kitchen Porter to support daily operations at our Seattle café and production kitchen. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workspace for both café and kitchen operations. You'll support the culinary and beverage team by ensuring all equipment, dishes, tools, and work areas remain clean, stocked, and ready for service. This is an ideal role for someone who takes pride in cleanliness, works well in fast-paced environments, and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.
Responsibilities
Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, kitchen equipment, and café tools
Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout kitchen and dish areas
Support daily opening, closing, and deep cleaning procedures
Take out trash, recycling, and compost as needed
Restock cleaning supplies and kitchen essentials
Assist with receiving and organizing deliveries
Help maintain food safety and sanitation standards
Support kitchen and café staff with general operational tasks as needed
Qualifications
Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Able to stand for extended periods
Able to lift and move items up to 50 lbs
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred qualifications (not required)
Previous dishwasher or kitchen support experience
Food service or café experience
Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment
Food Handler Certification
Schedule & Expectations
Full-time position
Weekend availability required
Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts may be scheduled
Must be dependable and maintain consistent attendance