Dishwasher, Vancouver (Casual)

Ready to bring your energy and reliability to a busy kitchen that serves our community every day?

The Dishwasher is responsible for running the dishwashing pit at the Hastings kitchen. This position is responsible for cleaning the dishes and cookware and supervising the volunteers assigned to assist in the dishwashing pit.  This position is also responsible for assisting with Shipping & Receiving duties and performing some Custodial duties.

This is a temporary, casual contract.  The starting range for this position is $19.60 to $21.42 per hour.4

Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2021. We provide competitive salaries, generous vacation and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, as well as the potential for educational assistance and flexible work arrangements. In addition, our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled paramedical expenses. A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team.  If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humour, then you will be a great fit at UGM.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Run dishwasher pit.


• Ensure proper maintenance and cleaning of the dishwasher in accordance with the standards set by the Kitchen Manager.


• Keep dish area clean and sanitized at all times.


• Let Kitchen Manager know about any problems with machinery.


• Take temperatures of fridges and walk-ins and freezers twice daily.  Report any problems to Kitchen Manager.


• Clean carts and wagons regularly.


• Empty all garbage containers throughout the day and ensure all are done at the end of the shift.


• Wash kitchen towels/rags as required throughout the day.


• Make sure dining room area is set up appropriately for each meal service: fill napkin dispensers, salt and peppers, etc., as specified by Kitchen Manager.


• Make sure that all closing duties are done as directed by Kitchen Manager.


• Assist with Shipping & Receiving and proper rotation of all products.


• Adhere to all UGM published policies, practices and procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

KSA’s

• Relevant training and experience is an asset.


• Supervisory experience is an asset.


• Able to stand 100% of the time to perform all duties.


• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.


• Good English skills (verbal, reading and writing) required.


• Basic computer skills required.


• Ability to remain professional at all times while interacting with volunteers, residents, other staff and guests.

Working Conditions

• Work Location

Work is performed in an industrial kitchen. Frequent environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.

• Physical Requirements

The employee will spend 100% of the time standing. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.

• Work Conditions

Frequent environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.

• Hours of Work

This position works a rotation of day and evening shifts. Moderate overtime may be required.

• Hazards

Job requires working with chemicals.

• Other

Due to the nature of the job, and our commitment to a safe environment, the candidate is subject to a criminal record check.