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Job Title: Seasonal Kitchen Support / Dishwasher

Department: Kitchen

Reports To: Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager, Events Director

Prepared Date: 03/31/2026

WORK AVAILABILITY: up to 29 hours, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

SALARY RANGE: $15.16 - $18 DOE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Cleaning, Sanitation & Safety

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and dishwashing area at all times
Ensure floors, walls, and work surfaces are consistently cleaned and safe (dry, hazard-free)
Follow all sanitation, hygiene, and SDS (Safety Data Sheet) guidelines
Clean and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment
Properly use and maintain cleaning chemicals and equipment
Uphold health, safety, and workplace standards at all times

2. Dishwashing & Equipment Operation

Operate and maintain industrial dishwashing equipment
Wash, sort, stack, and properly store all cleaned items
Ensure all equipment is clean, functional, and well-maintained
Monitor and replenish chemical levels and supplies
Remove damaged or broken items from circulation and track inventory

3. Waste Management & Facility Support

Collect, remove, and properly dispose of trash and recycling
Maintain cleanliness of waste and recycling areas
Perform general cleaning tasks (sweeping, mopping, waste removal, etc.)
Report maintenance or safety issues to management

4. Kitchen & Team Support

Assist cooks and kitchen staff with basic food preparation as needed
Support food and beverage service in the dining room when required
Maintain clean and organized workstations throughout shifts
Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment
Support the broader mission and community standards of Sunrise Ranch

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

Core Competencies

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes
Effective communication skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
Adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment
Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Minimum Qualifications

Basic knowledge of food hygiene and sanitation practices
Ability to work under pressure in a kitchen environment
Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and equipment
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and full-time hours as needed

Preferred Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a kitchen, dishwashing, or food service role
Experience operating industrial dishwashing equipment
Familiarity with safety standards and sanitation regulations in food service environments

CONDITIONS:

As a member of the staff of Sunrise Ranch, contributes to the overall success and fulfillment of our mission through:

Creative, uplifting expression that inspires others
Enthusiastic contribution to the fabric of the Sunrise Ranch community
Diligent, productive work that contributes to the Sunrise Ranch team effort
Supporting, promoting and contributing to the vision, plan and work of the Spiritual Director and the Trustees of Emissaries of Divine Light
Gives clear, supportive surround for guests, visitors and staff

Work hours: Part-time, available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or required.

Benefits: Meal included, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen
Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
Must have manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks

Compensation: $15.16 - $18.00 per hour

Sunrise Ranch honors Universal Being in all its forms—through people, through nature and through all creation. We see this attitude of honor for Universal Being as the pivotal factor for the future of humanity.
Most of all, we honor and welcome the expression of Universal Being through ourselves. We believe that this orientation in living is what opens the door for a full knowing of the wisdom and love that is within everyone. It is what lets the individual give their greatest gift to the world and know the greatest fulfillment that is possible for a human being.

All of Sunrise Ranch is dedicated as a teaching and demonstration site for this essential wisdom—both the inner knowing of Universal Being and the practical application of that knowledge. This is why we practice and teach sustainable agriculture and farm-to-table food preparation. This is what is behind all the workshops, conferences, concerts and courses that we offer. This is what we teach in our internship programs and in all our courses for spiritual awakening and personal development. Sunrise Ranch exists to embody this truth and to bring it to the world.

We believe that Universal Being is doing its best to incarnate and express fully through each person, not as a separate reality but as the core reality of who they are. And when it does, that person becomes whole and creates wholeness in their world. They bring healing to the land, to other people and to the planet. Whole people—whole world.

This is what allows our individual worlds to thrive. This is why Sunrise Ranch is flourishing. And it is the experience of this simple, profound truth that will let Planet Earth become the garden home that it is destined to become.
To us, this is not just a nice idea but a guiding principle to be embodied in everything we do. If you agree, we welcome you to join us in bringing this experience to the world.

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