Dishwasher- Retirement

Career Opportunities; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & Dental benefits

SOAR

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Learning and growth

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living in Ottawa is seeking a full-time Dishwasher (Mon-Fri, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm) to support residents by keeping dishes, kitchen equipment, and work areas clean and sanitary. You will join a compassionate team that values dignity and daily happiness for residents, with benefits including health and dental coverage, SOAR, and opportunities for growth.

Applicants must have Smart Serve and at least one year in dining room service; Safe Food Handling is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven customer service skills and strong command of English, both written and spoken.
• Smart Serve designation is required.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, pots, glassware, and cutlery following sanitation procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas to ensure safety and hygiene.
• Contribute to a positive, resident‑centered culture and support team operations.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Smart Serve designation

Job description

Description

Dishwasher (Full-time | Monday-Friday 9:3-am-3:30pm)
Aspira Red Oak Retirement Living
Rate of Pay: $17.95
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Why you belong here:

We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive salary and vacation package


• Health & Dental benefits program


• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)


• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match


• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges


• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What you’ll be doing:

You will be a welcomed member of the team, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Dishwasher, you will help maintain residents’ health and well-being by ensuring dishes, kitchen equipment, and work areas are clean, safe, and sanitary at all times. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day.

What makes you a great fit?

• Cleaning dishes, pots, glassware, and cutlery following established sanitation procedures


• Ensuring correct usage of chemicals in dish machine and pot-washing areas, i.e. uses 3-sink method for pot washing


• Assuming cleaning tasks as per site cleaning schedules


• Receiving, uncrating, and putting away supplier deliveries as required


• Alerting team leader to problems and makes recommendations about corrective action


• Performing other duties as assigned

What you need to know:

• Must have Smart Serve designation and one year experience in dining room service.


• Proven customer service skills and excellent command of verbal and written English language


• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team


• Safe Food Handling Certification is preferred


• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit


• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check


• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.