Food Service - Dishwasher

Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Dishwasher

For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission‑focused.

We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey.

Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities.

Title: Dishwasher

Reports to: Kitchen Manager(s) and Chef Team

Clean and sanitize dishes and kitchen equipment, including utensils, pots, and pans ensuring they meet standards for safe food preparation

Work with kitchen team to ensure dishes and equipment are stored properly

Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, including sweeping, mopping, and wiping down surfaces

Empty and clean trash and recycling receptacles while ensuring proper waste separation

Maintain a sanitary and organized work environment

Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures

Maintain cleaning schedules to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks are completed

Perform other tasks as deemed necessary

Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.

Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.

Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.

Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back.

Must be willing and able to work standing for long periods of time.

Experience with fast‑paced dish pit environment preferred.

Ability to push through dishes and organize area as necessary to the business.

Experience with MSDS knowledge and upholds active practice of cleanliness in the dish area while maintaining protocol for dish liquid use.

Responsibly geared towards presenting a clean and welcome experience for guests through upholding sanitation requirements.

None Required

• Eligible for overtime pay.
• On‑Demand Pay Program:
  Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Meal Plan & Employee Discounts at applicable locations.
• Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
• Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
• Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave
• Holiday pay of 1.5× the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day .
• Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.

Locations include:
Arizona, California, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C. Colorado:
Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year, under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Maryland:
Employees accrue at least 1 hour of paid sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year, as required under the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act. Washington:
Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, in accordance with the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time.

SSA Holdings and its affiliated companies, including SSA Group, A&F Souvenir, Cinchio Solutions, and Behavioral Essentials, are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A diverse team strengthens our collective impact.

All California Residents:
By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice (“Notice”).

San Francisco Residents:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the “Fair Chance Ordinance – Know Your Rights” document for more information. By submitting your job application, you agree you have reviewed the “Fair Chance Ordinance – Know Your Rights” document.