Commercial Dishwasher

Employment Group

CUPE

Position Number

00607

Division

Faculty of Trades and Applied Technology

Department

Culinary Arts

Campus

Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country

Canada

Appointment Type

regular part-time

Workload

17.5 hours per week, 29 weeks per year.

Pay Level

CUPE 2: $24.50 per hour

Appointment Start Date

10-Nov-2025

Applicant Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference

Posted Date

09-Oct-2025

Closing Date

22-Oct-2025

Job Reference

2809

Duties:

• Wash and organize pots, pans, small-wares and cutlery using dishwasher or by hand, in order to support the smooth operation of the kitchen.
• Ensure dishes are clean, sanitized and ready for use.
• Maintain daily cleanliness and organization of the dishwashing areas, including simple maintenance on dishwasher.
• Monitor dishwashing equipment, including cycle temperatures and cleaning chemicals, and report malfunctions to Supervisor.
• Assist in other cleaning including clearing dishes, removing garbage, recycling, etc.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with food service staff, instructors and
• students.
• May perform other duties such as counting inventory.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or some high school plus additional training.
• Up-to-date FoodSafe Level One.
• Minimum six months of recent related experience in a food service position.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for five to six hours daily in a hot, damp environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs throughout entire shift.
• Ability to place these items on high and low shelves.
• Ability to perform physically demanding duties quickly and efficiently.
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to work within an educational environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cashier or prep cook experience.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.