Dishwasher - Residence (Auxiliary)

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia in Vancouver is seeking an entry-level Dishwasher for Residence Dining Front-of-House. This Auxiliary position handles dishwashing, stockroom duties, and general kitchen support, with potential heavy lifting and routine food service tasks to assist in meal preparation and serving.

Reporting to a Supervisor or Manager, the role requires basic physical endurance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Grade 10, and a minimum of one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Washes and handles dishes and pots up to 25 kg in weight.
• Performs stockroom duties including receiving products, shelving up to 25 kg, and inventory tasks.
• Cleans tables, kitchen areas, and washrooms; ensures proper cleaning substances are used and hazards are marked.
• Assists cooks with food preparation and portioning, plating and serving items.
• Plates and dispenses food to customers in a serving line following standards.
• Sets up counters and replenishes stock; maintains sanitation and safety per guidelines.

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Hourly - General Worker (Heavy)-F/S

Job Title

Dishwasher - Residence (Auxiliary)

Department

Residence Dining Front-of-House | UBC Food Services | Student Housing and Community Services

Compensation Range

$22.76 - $24.10 CAD Hourly

Posting End Date

October 5, 2026

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

This Job Requisition is for ten (10) vacancies.

Job Summary

Cleaning, stockroom, dishroom, and assigned kitchen duties that may require heavy lifting and physical exertion, and assisting in food preparation and serving.

Organizational Status

Reports to Supervisor or Manager of unit.

Work Performed

Washes and handles dishes and pots up to 25 kg. in weight.

Performs stockroom duties, such as, , receiving products in loading bay, counting items to match with corresponding paperwork, shelving products up to 25 kgs. and filling in paperwork as required; assists with inventory responsibilities.

Performs a variety of cleaning duties, such as, cleaning tables, kitchen preparation and seating areas, and kitchen equipment, mopping floor and cleaning washrooms and other areas as required, ensuring that proper cleaning substances are used and that areas are marked hazardous as required.

Recommends food inventory levels and calls in approved orders.

Busses tables.

Assists cooks in the preparation of food by pulling out and re-storing supplies, assisting in the preparation of food, such as, meat, vegetables, desserts, pastry sandwiches, salads and specialty items and portioning, plating, wrapping and packing food items.

Plates, portions and dispenses food to customers in a serving line in accordance with pre-determined UBC Food Services or franchise standards.

Sets up service counters and replenishes supplies for sale, ensuring appropriate stock levels and stock rotation in refrigeration, storage and counter display units.

Assesses and ensures quality of finished product prior to serving customers.

Performs the duties of other food service workers on a relief basis as operationally required.

Maintains proper standards of sanitation and safety in accordance with FoodSafe, UBC policy and UBC Food Services safety guidelines.

Adheres to recycling, sorting and waste protocols established by UBC Policy and within UBC Food Services guidelines.

Carries out any other related duties as required in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Makes minor decisions related to cleaning needs. Errors may negatively impact customer experience.

Supervision Received

Works under general supervision and independently as required.

Supervision Given

None. May assist in training new employees or guide student workers.

Minimum Qualifications

Grade 10, a minimum one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion