Dishwasher

VRS Communities; Victoria; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

VRS Communities is hiring for a part-time dishwashing role with duties including washing dishes, maintaining sanitised kitchen areas, and supporting staff in a residential setting. You will follow health and safety policies, ensure items are cleaned and stored properly, and assist with general kitchen duties as needed.

The position requires English communication, reliability, and conformity with infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently.
• Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and monitor work for quality.
• Must be dependable, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and perform with feedback.

Responsibilities

• Washes dishes, pots, and cutlery; follows health and safety procedures.
• Sorts and stores cleaned items for efficiency.
• Washes by dishwasher or hand and maintains cleanliness of kitchen areas.

Skills

Organized

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

English communication

Education

Grade 10 education

Food Handling Certificate

WHMIS Certificate

Job description

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Organizes and efficiently washes dishes, pots, and cutlery in accordance with health and safety procedures.

2. Sorts and stores all washed items.

3. Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and/or pans using dishwasher or by hand.

4. Washes trays and other utensils in containers that have been used in food service.

5. Maintains the confidentiality of information relating to residents, families, colleagues, and the operation of the residence and organization.

6. Ensures tools and equipment are always in good working order and uses equipment safely.

7. Remove dishes from dining room and clean tables. Transport items to the dish area to be scraped and cleaned.

8. Understands and follows all health and safety policies and procedures.

9. Cleans and sanitizes dishwasher mats, dish carts and dish racks.

10. Maintains cleanliness of floors and walls in kitchen area.

11. Demonstrates and incorporates principals of safety, loss prevention and risk

12. Empties and cleans all waste containers and transports garbage to designated area.

13. Management for self and others into daily activities and ensures participation in safety training, drills and exercise

14. Complies with infection control protocols as directed.

15. Works cooperatively with all employees, volunteers, and other persons contacted during the course of performing duties.

16. Reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations.

17. Assists other team members as needed or when business needs dictate

SCHEDULE:

Thursday-Sunday: 4:00pm-7:00pm

WAGE:

17.92/hour ($22.51/hour with temporary wage leveling)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently.
• Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality.
• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to provide performance through management feedback.
• Must show respect and sensitivity for those with barriers to employment.
• Must work safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, other staff members and residents.
• Consistently maintains acceptable level of productivity.
• Must perform job duties in a prompt, thorough and acceptable manner.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Minimum Canadian Grade 10 education or equivalent.
• Food Handling Certificate is an asset.
• Valid WHMIS Certificate.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous dishwashing experience is considered an asset.

PERSONAL:

• Must be able to speak English fluently and communicate effectively both verbally and in the composition of written materials.
• Must pass a Criminal Record Check.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The incumbent must be able to perform physical work required for the job.
• The position requires standing for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying objects up to 40 lbs.