Dishwasher - Fall Contract

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic Food Services Team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!

The Dishwasher operates the industrial dishwasher and ensures cleanliness of kitchenware. This position supports food services staff by assisting with dishwashing and maintaining a clean, organized work area. The role contributes to a smooth, efficient kitchen operation while supporting the team in delivering excellent service.

 In this role, you will: 

• Provide friendly, prompt customer service


• Wash dishes and food packaging containers


• Assist in preparing meals for groups


• Set up meals, deliver snacks to onsite meeting spaces, and clean kitchen and dining hall


• Ensure a high level of quality, cleanliness, and safety in all food preparation


• Assist in storing supplies using the first in first out method, rotating stock, and ensuring proper storage of products


• Assist with general maintenance and cleanliness of the site and provide support with other duties as required


• Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

• Food Handlers Certificate, First Aid, WHIMIS is an asset


• Experience working in an institutional kitchen is an asset


• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays are required


• Excellent customer service


• Energetic and enthusiastic personality


• Excellent communication skills


• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values


• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services


• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.  

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment process and see what others are saying about working at the YMCA.