kitchen helper

A&W Restaurant; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A&W Restaurant in St. John's, NL is hiring a full-time dishwasher to support busy kitchen operations. You will clean, sanitize, and store dishes, assist with food prep, and help keep the dining area and kitchen running smoothly.

On-site position with flexible hours across shifts including mornings and evenings. Experience is an asset, but reliable, team-oriented individuals with a strong work ethic are welcome.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience an asset.
• Must work at the physical location; no remote work.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes and utensils.
• Operate dishwashers and clean kitchen surfaces.
• Prepare and portion simple food items.
• Serve customers at counters or buffet areas.
• Stock refrigerators and maintain cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Ability to multitask

Initiative

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Conventional oven

Deep fryer

Electronic cash register

Food dispensers

Grill

Job description

Posted onNovember 04, 2026 by Employer details A&W Restaurant

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Job details

• Location St. John's , NL A1A 4E1
• Salary 16.35 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call, Flexible hours, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3711896

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Tasks

• Bring clean dishes, flatware and other items to serving areas and set tables
• Clean and sanitize items such as dishwasher mats, carts and waste disposal units
• Clear and clean tables, trays and chairs
• Load buspans and trays
• Operate dishwashers to wash dishes, glassware and flatware
• Place dishes in storage area
• Replenish condiments and other supplies at tables and serving areas
• Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
• Scour pots and pans
• Keep records of the quantities of food used
• Package take-out food
• Portion and wrap foods
• Prepare, heat and finish simple food items
• Serve customers at counters or buffet tables
• Stock refrigerators and salad bars
• Use manual and electrical appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foodstuffs
• Clean and sanitize kitchen including work surfaces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment
• Handle and store cleaning products
• Receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas
• Remove kitchen garbage and trash
• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conventional oven
• Deep fryer
• Electronic cash register
• Food dispensers
• Grill

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Initiative

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-11-18