Dishwasher

The Salvation Army in Canada; Sutton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a casual/relief Dishwasher to maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, dining room, and storage areas according to Public Health Standards. You will wash dishes, pans, and utensils, load and unload dish machines, and assist with food storage and delivery organization.

Responsibilities include operating dishwashing equipment, following cleaning schedules, bussing tables, and upholding OH&S standards. Flexible shifts may include days, evenings, weekends.

Qualifications

• Completed grade 10.
• Experience in hospitality or food service is an asset.
• Ability to operate dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Apply knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards to daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen surfaces per Public Health standards.
• Maintain clean, organized kitchen and dining areas throughout shifts.
• Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment, reporting malfunctions promptly.
• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules for storage areas and equipment.
• Support dining operations by bussing tables and restocking supplies.
• Manage waste and recycling to maintain cleanliness and efficiency.
• Assist with kitchen closing and shift transitions.
• Communicate supply needs to ensure adequate inventory.
• Uphold OH&S standards and report hazards or incidents to supervisors.
• Provide general kitchen support, including basic food preparation.

Skills

Interpersonal

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Grade 10

Hospitality/food service experience asset

Tools

Industrial dishwashing equipment

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Position Purpose

The Dishwasher is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen, dining room and storage areas, including washing all dishes/pots/pans (etc.) – according to Public Health Standards. They spend time loading and unloading dishes from dish machines, washing all pans or utensils that come into contact with food, and scraping identifiers off everything.

Key Accountabilities

• Clean and sanitize dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen surfaces in compliance with Public Health standards.
• Maintain clean, organized kitchen, dishwashing, and dining areas, ensuring floors, stations, and equipment are safe and clutter-free throughout shifts.
• Operate and maintain dishwashing equipment and stations, reporting malfunctions and maintenance needs promptly.
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules, including storage areas, refrigerators, freezers, and kitchen equipment.
• Support dining operations by bussing tables, resetting areas, and ensuring continuous availability of clean dishes and supplies.
• Manage waste and recycling by monitoring, removing, and disposing of materials to maintain cleanliness and efficiency.
• Assist with kitchen closing and shift transition tasks, including securing facilities, restocking, and preparing workstations for the next shift.
• Track and communicate supply needs, ensuring adequate inventory of cleaning and kitchen essentials.
• Uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards by adhering to OH&S regulations and reporting hazards or incidents to supervisors.
• Provide general kitchen support, including basic food and beverage preparation and assisting with food storage and delivery organization.

Education And Experience Qualifications

• Completed grade 10.
• Previous experience in hospitality, kitchen, or food service environments is an asset.
• Demonstrate ability to operate and maintain industrial dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Apply knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards to daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
• Work efficiently under pressure, effectively multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills while collaborating with team members.
• Show initiative, reliability, and flexibility, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• This is a casual/relief position.
• There are no standard weekly hours of work as an “elect-to-work” position, no guaranteed hours and work will be offered on an as needed basis; shifts may include days, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $17.60 to $19.85 with a maximum of $23.82. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.