Dishwasher / Kitchen Porter

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

Benefits

• Company funded ORCA card
• Matcha benefits
• Joining a fun start up in Seattle

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person