Dishwasher - Residence (Auxiliary)

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UBC's Residence Dining Front-of-House | UBC Food Services | Student Housing and Community Services is seeking an Auxiliary Dishwasher. Duties include cleaning, stockroom and dishroom tasks, and assisting in food preparation and serving; heavy lifting may be required.

Washes dishes up to 25 kg, performs inventory, maintains sanitation per FoodSafe and UBC guidelines, and supports cooks and serving staff. Minimum qualifications include Grade 10 and at least 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 and at least 1 year of related experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives and inclusion.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion as part of the university community.

Responsibilities

• Wash and handle dishes and pots up to 25 kg.
• Perform stockroom duties including receiving, shelving, and inventory.
• Clean tables, kitchen prep areas, and seating areas; mop floors.
• Assist cooks with simple food preparation and serving in a fast-paced environment.
• Set up service counters and maintain stock rotation per guidelines.

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Job Title Dishwasher - Residence (Auxiliary) Job Category CUPE 116 Job Profile CUPE 116 Hourly - General Worker (Heavy)-F/S Job Family Group Staff - Union Department Residence Dining Front-of-House | UBC Food Services | Student Housing and Community Services Compensation Range $22.76 - $24.10 CAD Hourly Job End Date Ongoing Posting End Date November 3, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. This posting is for 8 vacancies. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

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. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [e-mail].