Kitchen Cleaner
Detroit, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Detroit, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Belleville, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Belleville, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
South Rockwood, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
South Rockwood, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Napoleon, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Napoleon, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Riga, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Riga, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Ypsilanti, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Ypsilanti, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Detroit, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Detroit, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Commerce Township, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Commerce Township, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Detroit, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Detroit, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Wyandotte, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Wyandotte, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Wixom, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Wixom, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Novi, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Novi, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Norvell, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Norvell, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Highland, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Highland, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
New Hudson, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
New Hudson, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Rives Junction, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Rives Junction, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Walled Lake, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Walled Lake, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Howell, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Howell, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Redford, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Redford, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Dearborn Heights, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
Kitchen Cleaner
Dearborn Heights, MI · On-site
$18.40 - $21/hr
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts. ● Pick when and where you want to work ● Create your own schedule - work as much or as little as you want ● For all experience ...
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How much do kitchen cleaner jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for kitchen cleaner in the United States is $17.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a kitchen cleaner?
A Kitchen Cleaner is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen areas. Duties typically include washing dishes, sanitizing countertops and kitchen equipment, sweeping and mopping floors, and disposing of waste. They help ensure compliance with food safety regulations and create a safe working environment. This role is essential in restaurants, hotels, and other food service establishments to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
What are the typical working hours and team structure for a kitchen cleaner?
Kitchen Cleaners often work in shifts that may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, or holidays, depending on the establishment’s operating hours. They usually collaborate closely with chefs, line cooks, and other kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness during and after busy service periods. While some cleaning tasks are performed independently, teamwork is essential during peak times to quickly clear and sanitize workstations, dishes, and equipment. Understanding the flow of the kitchen and being able to communicate effectively with team members is important for keeping the kitchen running smoothly.
What are the duties of a kitchen cleaner?
A kitchen cleaner is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing kitchen surfaces, appliances, floors, and utensils to maintain hygiene standards. They often use cleaning agents and tools such as mops, scrub brushes, and disinfectants, and may work during specific shifts to ensure the kitchen remains sanitary and safe for food preparation.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a kitchen cleaner?
To thrive as a Kitchen Cleaner, you need attention to detail, physical stamina, and an understanding of basic health and sanitation regulations, often with no formal education required. Familiarity with commercial cleaning equipment, safe handling of cleaning chemicals, and sometimes food handling certification are beneficial. Strong time management, reliability, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a kitchen team help you excel in this environment. These skills ensure a clean, safe, and efficient workspace, supporting broader food safety and operational goals.
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$18.40 - $21/hr
Part-time
Medical, Dental, Vision
Posted 8 days ago
Job description
Upshift is looking for Kitchen Cleaners for flexible shifts.
● Pick when and where you want to work
● Create your own schedule – work as much or as little as you want
● For all experience levels!
● Easy to apply – no resumes, no interviews
Upshift is a revolutionary mobile app to find flexible shifts for roles like kitchen cleaning, food service, hospitality, packing, and more — posted by businesses in your area. Whether you're looking for one-day gigs or long-term opportunities, Upshift lets you work on your terms.
Learn more and apply: upshift.work/for-people
About the Role
As a Kitchen Cleaner, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment that meets all health and safety regulations. Typical duties include:
● Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen surfaces, appliances, sinks, walls, floors, and fixtures
● Sweeping and mopping using appropriate cleaning products
● Washing kitchen mats and helping with trash, recycling, and food waste removal
● Monitoring cleaning supply levels and restocking as needed
● Reporting maintenance issues or hazards to management
● Following all food safety and sanitation standards
● Assisting with dishwashing or general cleaning tasks as needed
Qualifications
● Able to stand and walk for extended periods (7–12 hours depending on shift length)
● Able to lift 35 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally
● Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hot, and humid environment
● Prior kitchen or janitorial experience is a plus, but not required
FAQs
Q: What kind of pay can I expect?
A: Each shift shows the pay upfront — you’ll always know what you’ll earn before applying.
Q: How do I apply?
A: It’s easy! No resumes or interviews needed. Visit upshift.work/for-people/sign-up, fill out the form, and complete a short onboarding session to start picking up shifts.
Q: What kind of shifts are there?
A: You’ll find everything from kitchen cleaning and dishwashing to food prep, buffet setup, and more.
Q: Do I need experience?
A: Not at all — we have shifts for all experience levels.
Benefits
Upshift offers benefits like medical, dental, and vision after your first paycheck.