Dishwasher | Part-Time | South Okanagan Events Centre

Oak View Group; Penticton; On-site; CAD 26,174 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching

Job summary

Oak View Group (OVG) is expanding its South Okanagan Events Centre Complex team in Penticton. We are seeking dependable individuals to join as a Dishwasher, maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and supporting culinary operations during events.

This role provides an hourly rate of CAD 19.00–23.00 for part-time work at the venue. Join a dynamic hospitality team handling banquets, weddings, conferences, and concerts while upholding high sanitation standards and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or food service preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Strong reliability and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all dishes, glassware, utensils, cookware, serving equipment, and small wares are cleaned and sanitized to the highest standards.
• Operating dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining strict sanitation and food safety standards in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Utilizing WHMIS guidelines and adhering to all health and safety procedures.
• Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen workspaces, food preparation areas, and food service equipment.
• Sorting, organizing, and properly storing cleaned kitchen items and service ware.
• Removing garbage and recycling and maintaining loading, receiving, and waste disposal areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Supporting kitchen and catering teams to ensure smooth and efficient event operations.
• Assisting with general cleaning and organizational duties as required.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Stand for long hours

Lifting heavy objects

Cleaning tasks

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Safe Certification preferred

Job description

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

Oak View Group is seeking dependable and hardworking individuals to join our team as a Dishwasher. As a Dishwasher, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment while supporting culinary and food service operations throughout the venue. This is a vital role within our Food & Beverage team, helping ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and kitchen efficiency for every event. Whether supporting large-scale banquets, weddings, sporting events, or conferences, Dishwashers play an essential part in delivering exceptional guest experiences. If you are dependable, hardworking, and take pride in maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment, you will become part of the team that helps create exceptional guest experiences at the South Okanagan Events Centre Complex.

This role pays an hourly rate of $19.00-$23.00 CAD

Benefits for Part-Time roles: Pension matching

This position will remain open until October 30, 2026.

About The Venue

The South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) Complex is the Okanagan’s premier destination for sports, entertainment, conventions, and community events. Home to the South Okanagan Events Centre, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre (PTCC), Memorial Arena, and Okanagan Hockey School Training Centre, the complex hosts everything from concerts and sporting events to conferences, weddings, banquets, and trade shows.

Why Join us?

• Be part of the team behind some of the South Okanagan’s largest and most exciting events.
• Work in a dynamic environment that hosts concerts, sporting events, conferences, weddings, and community celebrations.
• Join a supportive team committed to excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Gain valuable hospitality and food service experience.
• Competitive wages and opportunities for growth within a premier event and entertainment organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all dishes, glassware, utensils, cookware, serving equipment, and small wares are cleaned and sanitized to the highest standards.
• Operating dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining strict sanitation and food safety standards in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Utilizing WHMIS guidelines and adhering to all health and safety procedures.
• Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen workspaces, food preparation areas, and food service equipment.
• Sorting, organizing, and properly storing cleaned kitchen items and service ware.
• Removing garbage and recycling and maintaining loading, receiving, and waste disposal areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Supporting kitchen and catering teams to ensure smooth and efficient event operations.
• Assisting with general cleaning and organizational duties as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a restaurant, catering, hospitality, or food service environment is considered an asset.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to excellent attendance.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with coworkers, management, and guests.
• Food Safe Certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Additional food handling or service certifications may be required based on regulatory requirements.
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment with frequent movement.
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive cleaning tasks throughout shifts.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.