Dishwasher (Villagia in the Glebe)

Spring Living; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Living is seeking a Dishwasher for Villagia in the Glebe in Ottawa. You will load, operate and empty the dishwasher and maintain a clean kitchen area to support resident meals.

Responsibilities include cleaning equipment, following safety and portion-control guidelines, and participating in training, staff meetings, and quality improvement efforts. VPS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Must have empathy for and ability to get along with the elderly and the handicapped.
• Able to understand and follow proper food handling and storage procedures.
• Able to understand and follow directions to serve the food correctly and attractively according to specified portion control.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Responsibilities

• Load, operate and empty dishwashers, putting the dishes away.
• Maintain a clean cooking area, including work table surfaces, stoves, ovens, grills, food storage room and exhaust hood, etc.
• Damp mop floors.
• Clean other kitchen equipment such as blenders, refrigerators, dishwashers, etc.
• Perform all duties with cleanliness in mind.
• Be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it.
• Attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the dietary needs of the residents.
• Attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place.
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Spring Living’s Code of Conduct;
• Complete all other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Empathy for elderly

Food handling

Follow directions

Fast learner

English literacy

VPS clearance

Job description

Dishwasher (Villagia in the Glebe)

• Culinary
• Ottawa

*Future Opportunity*

SPRING LIVING OVERVIEW:

Spring Living Retirement Communities (springliving.ca) is a boutique, rapidly growing Canadian senior living owner/operator, who currently owns and operates retirement communities in Ontario and Quebec. The company has an ambitious growth plan to expanding through acquisition of mid-market retirement residences across Canada over the next 5 years. Spring Living’s mission is to create warm, welcoming and secure environments for residents, foster caring connections, and provide personalized services by team members who are committed to making a significant IMPACT every day.

Spring Living is the Retirement Community platform of the BAZ group; a Real Estate company that strategically acquires, develops, constructs and repositions assets throughout North America.

JOB OVERVIEW

REPORTS TO

Director of Culinary Services

The Dishwasher is responsible for the loading, operating and emptying of the dishwasher, in addition to ensuring all kitchen equipment and surfaces are kept clean and operational.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Load, operate and empty dishwashers, putting the dishes away
• Maintain a clean cooking area, including work table surfaces, stoves, ovens, grills, food storage room and exhaust hood, etc.
• Damp mop floors
• Clean other kitchen equipment such as blenders, refrigerators, dishwashers, etc.
• Perform all duties with cleanliness in mind
• Be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
• Attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the dietary needs of the residents
• Attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place
• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Spring Living’s Code of Conduct;
• Complete all other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have an empathy for and ability to get along with the elderly and the handicapped
• Able to understand and follow the proper food handling and storage procedures
• Able to understand and follow directions to serve the food correctly and attractively according to specified portion control
• Able to work accurately and quickly
• Able to read and write English
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Pay: From CA$17.95 per hour

Spring Living is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Ontario’s accessibility laws.

Spring Living is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternative format documents, ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.