CareerPlan

kitchen porter (dishwasher) - Starbucks Reserve Kitchen Chicago

361 West Chestnut, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesFull-time2026-08-24 → 2026-10-22

Core

Maintaining cleanliness, organization, and sanitation across all kitchen and facility areas, including dishwashing, waste removal, and restocking supplies.

Role type

kitchen porter (dishwasher)

Builds

supports the Starbucks Reserve Kitchen culinary operations

Domain

food service / hospitality

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

ability to lift and carry 50lbs, ability to work on feet for long periods, adherence to strict personal hygiene standards, attention to detail, basic math and English skills

Preferred skills

1+ years working in a professional kitchen, current Health Code Certification, understanding of kitchen sanitation standards and handling of cleaning chemicals

Responsibilities

Cleans and sanitizes wares, equipment and facility; Organizing the dish room(s) and ensuring proper storage of all supplies; Collecting, washing and sanitizing dishes while returning pots, pans, cutlery and other small wares back into use as quickly as possible while adhering to sanitation guidelines; Washing and disinfecting kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors and walls; Removing and recycling, waste and compost from the kitchen and keeping their receptacles clean; Performs other duties as assigned by their leader in support of the kitchen