Dishwasher

Subsidiary: KIRA Aviation Services

Job Title: Dishwasher

Work Location: Fairfield, PA

Labor Category: Full-Time / Non-Exempt - SCA

Clearance Level: Secret

Pay Rate: $17.75 per hour

Health & Welfare: $6.08 per hour

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About the Role 

The Dishwasher position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, utensils, cookware, and food service areas within a Dining Facility (DFAC). This role supports daily kitchen operations by ensuring a continuous supply of clean and sanitized items in accordance with DFAC procedures, food safety standards, and contractual requirements.

 

What You'll Be Doing

• Wash, rinse, sanitize, andproperly storedishes, utensils, glassware, pots, and pans using manual or mechanical methods.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized dishwashing and kitchen work area.
• Ensure proper water temperatures and chemical use for sanitation standards.
• Clean kitchen equipment, floors, and surrounding work areas throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Support DFAC operations during exercises or mission-critical events, which may require remainingon-site.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in a military dining facility (DFAC) or comparable institutional food service environment is preferred.
• Must satisfactorily complete Food Service Medical Clearance (Tri Service Food Code – TB Med 530). 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a fully adjudicated Secret Clearance. 
• Must be able to obtain an interim Secret Clearance prior to start. 
• Ability to obtain andmaintaineligibility to access a U.S. Government worksite.
• Must be able to work around food products, including common allergens; exposure to food allergens (e.g., nuts, dairy, strawberries) may occur during storage, handling, or transport. 
• Mustpossessand maintain a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record,in accordance withcompany policy, tooperatevehicles or equipment asrequiredfor theposition.

 

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Fast-paced commercial kitchen environment with exposure to heat, noise, sharp tools, and cleaningchemicals;requires adherence to food safety and sanitation standards. 
• Regular exposure to detergents, degreasers, and sanitizing agents used in commercial dishwashing and sanitation operations;appropriate PPEis provided andrequired.
• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to liftup to50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, standing, and reaching for long periods of time.   
• Must be able to work on-call, alternate, and extended shifts as needed to support mission requirements, including nights, weekends, and holidays. 
• To meet contractual obligations, employees may alsobe requiredto remain on-site for extended periods during scheduled exercises or real-world events (e.g., 24-hour lockdowns). 
• Work is primarily performed indoors within a commercial kitchen environment and may include exposure to varying temperatures and other operational hazards, withappropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE) provided.