Dishwasher

Tobermory; Victoria; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Life insurance

Disability

Travel medical

Education benefits

Job summary

BC Public Service in Victoria, BC is seeking a Dishwasher to support a busy kitchen environment. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and customer-focused service within an auxiliary, as-and-when-needed employment framework.

The successful candidate will operate and maintain dishwashing equipment, handle a variety of dishware, and collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth workflow. BC FoodSafe Level 1 is required, with opportunities for growth and benefits in a dynamic public service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a hotel, restaurant, or private club facility.
• Valid British Columbia FOODSAFE Level 1 certification.
• Knowledge of dishwashing equipment and methods.
• Understanding of dishware, glassware, and utensils and how to handle them to prevent breakage.
• Basic understanding of standard practices for large-volume food preparation and service, including knife skills and kitchen equipment.
• Strong verbal communication when coordinating with coworkers.
• Reliable and consistent performer in various kitchen tasks.
• High attention to detail.
• Professionalism and adherence to industry standards.
• Time-management skills for a busy kitchen.
• Willingness to learn, follow instructions, and receive feedback.
• Commitment to client service.
• Ability to work closely with kitchen staff to maintain workflow.
• Ability to adapt to changes in routine on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the commercial dishwashing machine at the start of the shift and ensure supplies are available.
• Pickup soiled china, flatware, glassware, utensils from the server area and return to the kitchen for washing.
• Load and run the dishwasher, unload and dry dishes when cycles complete.
• Sort stainless-steel flatware and place items in storage or racks.
• Wash kitchen smallware and distribute to storage areas.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, carts, shelves and mop floors.
• Clean and polish stainless steel equipment and serving pieces.
• Prepare food and beverage serving equipment for catering and take-out service.
• Request and replenish required supplies from storage.
• Sort and store recyclable items and refuse.
• Prepare fruit and vegetables and assist with other prep duties.
• Assemble ingredients and assist in salads, desserts, and catering meals.
• Evaluate stock and communicate needs to Executive Chef.
• Enhance dining experience through service excellence.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report hazards.
• Perform other duties within the scope of work.

Skills

Experience in hospitality

FoodSafe Level 1

Dishwashing knowledge

Team communication

Attention to detail

Reliable and consistent

Time management

Willingness to learn

Customer service mindset

Job description

BC Public Service situated in Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA is currently looking for applications for the role of Dishwasher who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. This is an auxiliary position that will be scheduled as and when required until December 2026.

Employer Name: BC Public Service
Position: Dishwasher
Salary: $27.51 – $30.56 per annum/hourly + 8% vacation pay
Employment type: If and As When Needed
Location: Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

• The candidate must operate and provide daily maintenance to the commercial dishwashing machine by activating it at the beginning of the shift, ensuring sufficient supplies of dish washing soap, rinsing solution, and flatware soaking chemicals are available for the day’s shift, shutting down the machine, removing food particles, and replacing water.
• The candidate must pick up soiled china, flatware, glassware, utensils, and other items from the server area and return them to the kitchen for washing.
• The candidate must load the commercial dishwashing machine, engage the cycle, unload the machine after the cleaning cycle is complete, and dry the dishes.
• The candidate must sort all stainless-steel flatware into storage containers, stack and/or place china, glassware, and other items into appropriate racks, and return them to the serving area.
• The candidate must wash kitchen smallware such as food storage containers, baking pans/trays, cooking utensils, and other items and distribute them to the appropriate storage areas.
• The candidate must clean and sanitize all work area tables, mobile service carts, and shelving and sweep and mop floors in kitchen and storage areas.
• The candidate must clean and polish stainless steel coffee urns, chafing dishes, food pans, and other items.
• The candidate must prepare food and beverage serving equipment for catering and take-out service.
• The candidate must request and replenish required supplies from the storage area.
• The candidate must collect, prepare, organize, and store recyclable items and refuse.
• The candidate must clean, peel, and prepare fruit and vegetables and assist with other assigned food preparation duties.
• The candidate must assemble ingredients and assist in preparing salads, desserts, and catering meals.
• The candidate must evaluate present food, cleaning, and dishwashing stock and communicate required supplies to the Executive Chef.
• The candidate must enhance the overall dining experience by demonstrating service excellence.
• The candidate must take responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment, following safe work practices and procedures, and reporting potential hazards.
• The candidate must perform other duties as assigned within the scope of work.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a hotel, restaurant, or private club facility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The candidate must hold a valid British Columbia FOODSAFE Level 1 certification.
• The candidate must have knowledge of dishwashing equipment and methods.
• The candidate must understand the different types of dishware, glassware, and utensils and know how to handle them appropriately to prevent breakage and damage.
• The candidate must have a basic understanding of standard practices, methods, and procedures for large volume food preparation and service, including knife skills and the use of kitchen equipment.
• The candidate must have good verbal communication skills when coordinating with coworkers.
• The candidate must be a reliable and consistent performer in a variety of kitchen tasks.
• The candidate must demonstrate a high attention to detail.
• The candidate must display professionalism by adhering to industry and organizational standards.
• The candidate must have time-management skills to keep pace with a busy kitchen environment.
• The candidate must demonstrate a willingness to learn, follow written and verbal instruction, and receive feedback.
• The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent client service.
• The candidate must be able to work closely with kitchen staff, servers, and other team members to maintain a smooth workflow.
• The candidate must be able to adapt to changes in routine on short notice.
• The candidate will have access to continuing education through innovative, inclusive, and diverse learning opportunities that support growth, skill development, and career advancement.
• The candidate will have opportunities to build connections, collaborate, and engage with colleagues through projects, committees, working groups, and events, while celebrating and recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions.
• The candidate will receive a competitive benefits package, subject to eligibility, that includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, and short-term and long-term disability benefits. The package also includes a Health Care Spending Account to help cover eligible additional medical expenses not covered by the extended health care package.
• The employer supports employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage, and a reduced-cost bus pass. Employees can also access an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room, and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.
• The candidate will work at the Parliament Buildings, an architectural landmark overlooking Victoria’s Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, with shops, restaurants, cafes, and parks nearby.
• The successful candidate will receive access to the Public Service Pension Plan, which includes contributions from both the employee and Legislative Assembly and provides a lifetime monthly pension at retirement.
• The employer offers four weeks of annual vacation time to start or 8 percent vacation pay.