Dishwasher

Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Pension plan

Work-life balance

Professional development

NBS Ballet class discounts

Employee store discounts

Job summary

Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is seeking a part-time Dishwasher to join our Food Services team. The role involves hands-on kitchen work on Saturdays and Sundays, maintaining sanitation, and supporting a busy facility in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Expect to use industrial dishwashers, manage dishware flow, and help receive deliveries while contributing to a positive team culture and quality service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food services role in a professional or institutional kitchen.
• Food Handler’s Certificate.
• Sanitation, cleanliness, and WHMIS practices.
• Ability to operate industrial dishwashers and 3-compartment sink.
• Ability to follow instructions and routines.
• Knowledge of health & safety and safe food handling practices.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Weekend availability is a must.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean and organized—sweep, mop, take out trash, and break down boxes.
• Unload, run, and operate industrial dishwashers to handle dish duties.
• Ensure a steady supply of clean dishes, cutlery, and serving ware.
• Scrub pots and pans and store them properly.
• Receive and organize deliveries (dry goods, produce, meat, etc.).
• Move food, supplies, and equipment between kitchen spaces as needed.
• Support the team to keep operations running smoothly.
• Take on other duties as needed.

Job description

Are you someone who enjoys being part of a team, takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, and doesn’t mind getting a little hands-on? At Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS), every role plays a part in something bigger - and we’d love for you to be part of it. NBS is excited to invite applications for the permanent, part-time Dishwasher position to join our Food Services team. If you’re reliable, energetic, and enjoy working in a lively, creative environment, this could be a great fit for you!

About Us:

Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) is a leading arts and education institution dedicated to excellence in dance training, community programming, and health initiatives. NBS has 300+ employees supporting programs ranging from professional ballet training, community engagement, and groundbreaking health initiatives. NBS fosters a collaborative, creative environment rooted in inclusion and continuous growth.

Schedule:

Saturdays and Sundays (approximately 24 hours per week)

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Stay active in a fast-paced, hands-on kitchen environment
• Be part of a supportive team that works together to get things done
• See the direct impact of your work every day in a busy food services operation
• Build practical skills in sanitation, food safety, and kitchen operations
• Opportunities to get involved in employee-led initiatives like our EDI and Social Committees

What You’ll Do:

• Keep the kitchen sparkling—sweep, mop, take out garbage, and break down boxes like a pro
• Power through dish duty by loading, running, and unloading industrial dishwashers
• Ensure a steady supply of clean dishes, cutlery, and serving ware
• Scrub pots and pans until they shine and store them in their proper homes
• Receive and organize deliveries (dry goods, fresh produce, meat—you name it)
• Move food, supplies, and equipment between kitchen spaces as needed
• Pitch in wherever required to support the team and keep things running smoothly
• Take on other duties as needed—because teamwork makes it all work

What You Bring:

• Experience in a food services role, ideally in a professional or institutional kitchen
• A valid Food Handler’s Certificate
• Solid understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and WHMIS practices
• Confidence using industrial dish machines and the 3-compartment sink method
• Ability to follow instructions and stick to routines
• Knowledge of health & safety and safe food handling practices
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Strong interpersonal skills—you’re a team player through and through
• Weekend availability is a must

Compensation Rate:

$17.95 per hour

Total Rewards:

• Health & Wellness Benefits: Dental, Health, Paramedical,Short- & Long-TermDisability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Commitment to work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounted rates for NBS Adult Ballet Classes
• Employee discount at The Shoe Room, our dance retail store
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities toparticipatein employee engagement initiatives

Our Commitment to Equity & Accessibility

NBS is committed to addressing systemic inequities in every facet of our organization including programs, policies and practices. It is NBS’ top priority to build a remarkable and talented workforce that reflects the diversity of the City of Toronto. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially welcoming those with diverse intersectional identities who bring unique perspectives and contribute to the diversification of ideas.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.

Successful candidates must supply Canada’s National Ballet School with a Police Reference Check in accordance with the School’s Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy; this will be coordinated through the Human Resources Department at NBS