Part-Time Laundry Washperson

InterContinental Hotels Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

InterContinental Toronto Centre in downtown Toronto is seeking a Part-Time Laundry Washperson to support its hotel operations. You will clean and store linens in a timely, organized manner to meet the hotel’s laundry needs and ensure high standards of cleanliness.

The role requires basic reading, writing and math skills, some laundry experience, and the ability to speak English. Lifting up to 75 pounds and working in warm laundry areas may be involved, with potential night/weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Some laundry experience preferred.
• Ability to speak English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive soiled linens and sort by kind, color and soil.
• Operate washers and dryers per guidelines and add appropriate chemicals.
• Fold and store linens; operate linen equipment.
• Report repairs or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Promote teamwork and quality service across departments.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic reading and writing

Math skills

Laundry experience

English proficiency

Job description

ABOUT US

At InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts our role is to put the glamour into international travel. That’s where you come in. When you’re part of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand, you’re more than just a job title.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we look for people who are charming, confident, and internationally minded; people who know what it takes to exceed guest expectations.

Be yourself and at the centre of it all. Located in the heart of the entertainment and business districts in downtown Toronto, InterContinental Toronto Centre currently has an opening for a Part-Time Laundry Washperson. If you are passionate about hospitality and take pride in offering exceptional service, we would love to have you be a part of the IHG team! Our colleagues continue to aim higher and show they care about our guests and each other to ensure we achieve our goal of creating great hotels guests love.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

Clean and store linens/uniforms in a timely, organized manner to ensure that hotel’s laundry and linen needs are met.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive soiled lines by bag, cart or chute from the floors. Sort all articles by kind, color and degree of soil. Inspect all laundry and linens and records all damaged or stained items.
• Operate washers and dryers according to recommended capacity and other manufacturers’ guidelines. Ensure necessary chemicals are added in the correct quantities prior to wash cycles.
• Fold clean linens and store as appropriate. Operate linen feeder, sheet folder, towel folder and table linen ironer machines.
• Report to supervisor needed repairs or unsafe conditions.
• Monitor and control supplies and minimize waste within laundry facility.
• Sort and record discarded linen into categories. Report damages or loss of linen to supervisor.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Basic reading, writing, and math skills. Some laundry experience and ability to speak English preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 75 pounds and pushing and or pulling approximately 400 pounds
• Frequently standing up and moving about the work area
• Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility
• Frequently bending, stooping, and kneeling
• Frequently working in areas of high temperatures around heavy equipment

OTHER

• Communication skills are utilized a when interacting other employees and supervisor.
• Reading and writing abilities and basic math skills are utilized when determining amounts of chemicals to treat laundry and stains and logging appropriate poundage.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

WHAT WE OFFER

In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package. What’s more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we’ll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

And because the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand belongs to the IHG® family of brands, you’ll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 4800 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.

InterContinental Toronto Centre is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for any qualified applicants under the respective provincial human rights codes. Please advise the Recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs accommodated.Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Hourly rate: $24.28