DISHWASHER

Job summary

The dishwasher is responsible for maintaining a clean supply of dishes, cutlery, and cookware while ensuring the kitchen and staff lounge areas remain sanitary. They must also assist with food running and stocking duties to support efficient restaurant operations.

Job details

Vintage Hotels & Niagara’s Finest Hotels is currently seeking a Dishwasher to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity that can provide flexibility, valuable work experience, and a chance to work with a tenured team. Job Title: Dishwasher Property: Vintage Hotels & Niagara’s Finest Hotels ***Please note: By applying to this posting, you are applying for opportunities that may be available at any Vintage Hotels or Niagara's Finest Hotels property. *** This posting is for an existing vacancy within Lais Hotel Properties Limited. Position Summary: Ensures that the restaurant and lounge has sufficient supplies of clean dishes, cutlery, utensils and cookware by washing and scrubbing them in a timely and efficient manner consistent with a superior dining facility. Duties and Responsibilities: Primary Responsibilities: * Providing personalized and exceptional guest service at every given opportunity * Washes dishes, utensils, pots and pans as required in the kitchen area * Keeps work area clean and organized * Keeps machines clean and clear of food debris * Ensures that floors are swept and mopped on a regular basis * Ensures that dish washing machine is working at proper temperature * Ensures proper storage and organization of equipment * Running food to staff lounge and refresh as necessary * Stocking cutlery, plates, and condiments in the staff lounge * Removing food at end of day from the staff lounge Secondary Responsibilities: * Refills dispensers with proper chemicals * Changes garbage and keeps compactor area clean * Puts dirty linen into bags and brings to the laundry * Having a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotel Properties’ products and services * Suggesting additional products and services meeting our guests’ specific preferences * All other duties as assigned Technical/Managerial/Administrative Requirements: * Basic knowledge of WHMIS is considered an asset * Standard first aid is considered an asset * Ability to work under minimal supervision Professional Requirements: * Ability to work in a fast paced environment * Previous experience in a kitchen is considered an asset * Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate Personal Attributes: * Able to work flexible shifts * Proper grooming and hygiene * Punctuality * Professional work ethics * Good safety habits * Confidence in selling and up-selling products and services * Desire to meet goals * Ethical and honest Physical Requirements: * Understanding routine changes to capacity flow * Some lifting and bending required of up to 50 lbs. * Able to stand for long periods of time * Able to work in a hot environment * Work in a safe and responsible manner Questions, quoting the job title and location, may be directed to hr@vintage-hotels.com [hr@vintage-hotels.com] Lais Hotel Properties Limited is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our team. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.

What you’ll do

The dishwasher is responsible for maintaining a clean supply of dishes, cutlery, and cookware while ensuring the kitchen and staff lounge areas remain sanitary. They must also assist with food running and stocking duties to support efficient restaurant operations.

Requirements

Candidates should have a current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. Previous kitchen experience, WHMIS knowledge, and standard first aid certification are considered assets.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Dishwashing
• Kitchen sanitation
• Food safety
• Cleaning
• Organization
• Up-selling
• Customer service
• Time management
• Safety compliance
• Manual labor
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• First Aid
• Customer Service
• Selling Techniques
• Punctuality
• Restaurant Operation
• Upselling
• Washing Machines
• Honesty

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Dishwasher
• Kitchen Helpers
• Dishwashers