Dishwasher, Full Time

COMPASS GROUP CANADA; Halifax; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking a dependable Dishwasher to keep dishes, glassware, pots, pans, trays, and utensils clean and sanitary in a fast-paced kitchen. You will help maintain orderly work areas and ensure equipment is in good working condition.

You will clean and sanitize all dishware according to procedures, polish silver where required, and assist with waste disposal and supply transfers. The role requires resilience under pressure and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with industrial washing machines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all dishes, glassware, pots, pans, trays, and utensils per procedures.
• Polish silver using specified equipment.
• Maintain dish and kitchen areas, ensuring equipment is clean and safe.
• Wash work surfaces and prep areas.
• Remove trash and manage waste disposal.
• Assist in loading, unloading, and transferring supplies between areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food handler certificate

Job description

How you will make an impact:
You will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, glassware, pots, pans, trays, and utensils. You will ensure that the kitchen, work areas, and equipment are maintained in an orderly and sanitary condition.

As a Dishwasher, you will:

• Clean and sanitize all dishes, glassware, pots, pans, trays, and utensils based on procedures and assigned equipment
• Polish silver using burnishing machine tumbler, chemical dip, buffing wheel and hand cloth based on procedures and assigned equipment
• Maintain the dish and kitchen area and ensures equipment is clean, in working condition and complies with safety standards
• Wash worktables, walls, refrigerators, meat blocks and other food prep surfaces
• Remove trash and place it in designated containers. Steam cleans or hoses out garbage cans
• Assists in loading, unloading and transfer supplies, products and equipment between storage and work areas
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

About you:

• You must have a valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent
• Willing to work in a fast-paced environment
• Previous dishwashing experience preferred but not required
• Hands-on experience with industrial washing machines preferred
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position