Company: Food World Plus
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Salary: $17.95–$18.25 per hour
Store Size: 176,000 sq. ft. Full-Service Grocery Store
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time | On-Site
Open Positions: 4 (2 Full-Time, 2 Part-Time)
Reports To: Kitchen Supervisor / Department Manager
Position Overview
Food World Plus is seeking 4 reliable, hardworking, and motivated Dishwashers (2 Full-Time and 2 Part-Time) to support daily kitchen and food preparation operations within our 176,000 sq. ft. full-service grocery store.
This role involves cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Dishwashers play an essential role in supporting food preparation teams and ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
The ideal candidate is dependable, physically capable, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced food service environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, utensils, trays, and kitchen equipment.
- Operate commercial dishwashing machines safely and efficiently.
- Ensure all dishes, utensils, and equipment are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized according to food safety standards.
- Collect and organize used dishes, cookware, and equipment from kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Properly sort, stack, and store clean dishes, utensils, and kitchen supplies.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of dishwashing stations, sinks, countertops, and surrounding work areas.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, equipment, and food preparation areas as required.
- Empty garbage and recycling bins and dispose of waste according to company procedures.
- Sweep, mop, and maintain clean and safe kitchen floors.
- Monitor dishwashing supplies, including detergents and sanitizing products, and notify supervisors when replenishment is required.
- Assist with basic kitchen cleaning and general housekeeping duties.
- Follow proper procedures for handling and storing cleaning chemicals.
- Identify and report damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, and safety hazards to supervisors.
- Support kitchen and food preparation staff during busy operating periods.
- Follow company food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and workplace health and safety procedures.
- Work collaboratively with team members to maintain efficient daily kitchen operations.
- Perform other dishwashing, cleaning, and kitchen support duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous dishwashing, kitchen, restaurant, grocery, or food service experience is an asset but not required.
- Familiarity with commercial dishwashing equipment and food sanitation practices is an asset.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, with appropriate training and equipment.
- Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment with exposure to heat, moisture, and cleaning products.
- Reliable, punctual, hardworking, and able to maintain a consistent work schedule.
- Strong attention to cleanliness, hygiene, and detail.
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain productivity during busy periods.
- Willingness to follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Food Handler Certification is considered an asset but is not required.
Key Competencies
- Reliability and punctuality
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food safety awareness
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Workplace health and safety
- Physical stamina
- Organization and efficiency
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Food World Plus?
- Flexible full-time and part-time employment opportunities.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
- Training and support from experienced team members.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- On-site parking.
- Performance-based recognition opportunities.
- Opportunity to work within a large and growing grocery operation.