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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Process and clean dishware, maintain dish machines and sinks according to cleaning guidelines, and return clean items to their designated storage areas. Bus tables in dining and catering areas and maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen and kitchen aide areas.
Job details
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™. We are searching for a Kitchen Assistant (Dishwasher) to join our Parkland Truro team based in Truro, Nova Scotia. Meaningful Benefits You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional Benefits Include Approximate hourly wage: $18.50 Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program Life, travel, and other insurances Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan RRSP program (5% employer matching) Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance Free onsite parking Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety About The Opportunity Processing all dishware and maintaining sanitation of dish machine, kitchen aide and dish sinks according to established cleaning guidelines Returning clean dishware to appropriate storage areas for use by Culinary Services employees Bussing of tables in the dining rooms and catering areas as required Maintaining cleanliness to standard in the kitchen and kitchen aide areas All other duties as assigned/required About You In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring: A high-school diploma or GED Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification and/or Basics Food Safety Training/ Food Handler's course would be considered an asset Previous experience working with seniors in a Retirement Living or Long-Term Care environment would be considered an asset
What you’ll do
Process and clean dishware, maintain dish machines and sinks according to cleaning guidelines, and return clean items to their designated storage areas. Bus tables in dining and catering areas and maintain cleanliness throughout the kitchen and kitchen aide areas.
Requirements
A high-school diploma or GED is required, along with the ability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. A clear Criminal Record Check and, where applicable, Vulnerable Sector Check are required; CPR and Emergency First Aid, food safety training, and experience working with seniors are considered assets.
Benefits
- Health, Vision, And Dental Benefits
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Life, Travel, And Other Insurance
- 24/7 Virtual Healthcare
- RRSP With 5% Employer Matching
- Vacation Accrual
- Free Onsite Parking
- Employee Discounts
- Continuing Education And Training
- Recognition And Rewards
Listed skills
- Sanitation · Preferred
- Food safety · Preferred
- Collaboration · Preferred
- Continuous Improvement · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Dishwashing
- Sanitation
- Kitchen Cleaning
- Dish Machine Maintenance
- Dishware Handling
- Table Bussing
- Food Safety
- Flexible Scheduling
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Continuous Improvement
- Senior Care
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
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