Jobs and Careers
TH

Summer Dishwasher - $185/week

The Salvation Army
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Oct 2025
💰 $185,000/yr

About the role

POSITION TITLE:                 Summer Dishwasher

DEPARTMENT:                    Camp Arnold 

STATUS:                               Temporary/Seasonal, Non-Exempt, Hourly 

PAY:                                     $185/week -  Room and Board (lodging and food) included 

 

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!

The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it’s a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. In other words, we’re committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!

 

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

 

SCOPE:

To maintain all assigned areas in a manner that represents a constant image of cleanliness, order, and sanitation.

 

GENERAL DUTIES:

  • Attend and participate in evening programs and spiritual activities.
  • Maintain a standard of cleanliness in personal grooming and in living quarters.
  • Assist with the clean-up of the total camp at the end of each session and at the conclusion of the summer.
  • Assist with evening cabin supervision
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Food Service Administrator or Assistant Camp Administrator.

     

    SPECIFIC DUTIES:

    Safety and Supervision

    • Enforce camp policies and procedures
    • Maintain the utmost level of safety for staff and campers at all times.
    • Ensure compliance with American Camping Association standards of safety and programmatic conduct at all times.
    • Coordinate and implement all program components relative to the daily schedule in a timely fashion.

      Weekly Responsibilities

      • Wash and store dishes, pots, and pans.
      • Maintain cleanliness of all dish washing areas.
      • Sweep and spot mop kitchen/dining room floor after each meal.
      • Empty trash as needed and at the end of the day.
      • Mop kitchen floor after last meal of the day.
      • Prepare clean-up bins, cleaning cloths, and spatulas for each table.
      • Participate in Bible Study and Staff Devotionals.
      • Participate in Campfire activities and skits.
      • Assist in any duties as requested in an order to maintain a high level of efficiency in the kitchen operation.

      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

      • Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
      • Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead.
      • Ability to operate telephone.
      • Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer.
      • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
      • Ability to access and produce information from a computer.
      • Ability to understand written information.

      Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.  A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position.  The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

       

      SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING:

      By accepting employment with The Salvation Army, you acknowledge that The Salvation Army is a church, agree to do nothing to undermine its religious mission and acknowledge that your conduct must not conflict with or undermine the religious program of The Salvation Army Camp Arnold, or its religious and moral purposes.  It is expected that all employees of Camp Arnold will conduct themselves in a manner likely to bring honor and glory to God, and credit and respect to The Salvation Army.

       

      The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national o

      Apply for this role

      Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

      Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

      Free account required — sign up in 30s

      Company

      The Salvation Army

      View company profile →