Dishwasher (2026-10426)

Verve Senior Living; Toronto; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Verve Senior Living in Ontario is seeking a dedicated dishwasher to support our dining services. You will be responsible for cleaning dishes, ware-washing, and maintaining sanitation in back-of-house areas to ensure resident safety and comfort.

Under the direction of the Dining Services Manager, you will follow established procedures, monitor equipment, and assist with deliveries and waste handling. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a dish washing position preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language.
• Dependable, responsible and an ability to work well with others in a team environment and independently.
• Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment under hot and humid conditions.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and adheres to continuous quality improvement standards.
• Cleans dishes, pots, glassware, and cutlery following established sanitation procedures.
• Monitors and records the temperature of the dish machine at least twice daily. Reports all deficiencies to the Dining Services Manager or designate.
• Ensures correct usage of chemicals in dish machine and pot washing areas. Cleans dish machine and pot washing area thoroughly. Assumes cleaning tasks as per site cleaning schedules.
• Receives, uncrates, and puts away supplier deliveries as required. Vacuums dining room after meal service.
• Buses dishes in dining room between seatings.
• Breaks down cardboard boxes and prepared boxes for re-cycling or disposal.
• Ensure cups, teapots and soup bowls are pre-soaked once a week in proper chemicals to remove stains.
• Cleans kitchen, including mopping floor.
• Adheres to established department policies, procedures and objectives regarding quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Complies with infection control processes and protocols as directed, e.g. outbreak management.
• Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers, residents and guests including addressing resident concerns during dining service. Uses the appropriate lines of communication with supervisory staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Dining Services Manager or delegate.
• Complies with all corporate policies and procedures.
• Completes all required mandatory training/education.
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System/Globally Harmonized System. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills. Participates in the ongoing Fire Prevention, and Pest Control programs and any other programs as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Positive attitude

Adaptability

English language (written and spoken)

Education

Grade 12 education

Job description

At Verve Senior Living, we’re driven by a shared commitment to creating meaningful experiences for the older adults we serve. Our teams bring passion, creativity, and heart to everything they do, and it shows in our culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We’re proud to have received Canada's Best Managed Award in 2023, 2024, and 2025, reflecting our dedication to service, leadership, and care. What truly sets us apart are the people who choose to build their careers here. Whether you're supporting our residences or contributing within our corporate community, your work plays an important role in helping seniors live longer, better and you'll be supported by a team that believes in growing together, celebrating success, and having fun along the way. If you’re looking for a place where your work has real impact, and where you can thrive personally and professionally, we’d love to meet you!

Accountability Objective

Our dishwashers play a critical role in the health, safety, and well-being of our residents by ensuring our infection and sanitation control measures are maintained in the back of house. Under the direction of the Dining Services Manager or designate, our Dishwashers follow established policies and procedures and assume responsibility for cleanliness of the dietary areas including ware-washing, pot washing and sanitation of the department.

Background / Qualifications

• Minimum of grade 12 education required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a dish washing position is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in the English language.
• Dependable, responsible and an ability to work well with others in a team environment and independently. Demonstrates a positive attitude necessary to meet the goals and standards of the residence.
• Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment under hot and humid conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in and adheres to continuous quality improvement standards.
• Cleans dishes, pots, glassware, and cutlery following established sanitation procedures.
• Monitors and records the temperature of the dish machine at least twice daily. Reports all deficiencies to the Dining Services Manager or designate.
• Ensures correct usage of chemicals in dish machine and pot washing areas. Cleans dish machine and pot washing area thoroughly. Assumes cleaning tasks as per site cleaning schedules.
• Receives, uncrates, and puts away supplier deliveries as required. Vacuums dining room after meal service.
• Buses dishes in dining room between seatings.
• Breaks down cardboard boxes and prepared boxes for re-cycling or disposal.
• Ensure cups, teapots and soup bowls are pre-soaked once a week in proper chemicals to remove stains.
• Cleans kitchen, including mopping floor.
• Adheres to established department policies, procedures and objectives regarding quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
• Complies with infection control processes and protocols as directed, e.g. outbreak management.
• Maintains effective communication, both written and verbal with co-workers, residents and guests including addressing resident concerns during dining service. Uses the appropriate lines of communication with supervisory staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Dining Services Manager or delegate.
• Complies with all corporate policies and procedures.
• Completes all required mandatory training/education.
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System/Globally Harmonized System. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills. Participates in the ongoing Fire Prevention, and Pest Control programs and any other programs as required.

All offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Background Check. We thank all those who apply; however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Verve Senior Living is an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of the residents and communities in which we live and serve. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please let us know.