Company Overview
Purebread bakery is a thriving bakery with 8 locations throughout Vancouver and the Sea to Sky region. We have been dedicated to crafting artisan breads, cakes, and pastries that delight our local community and visitors alike. With a commitment to quality and a passion for homemade baking, we are excited to expand our team as we grow.
Job Overview
As a Dishwasher/Kitchen Assist, you will be part of our production kitchen team. This role is essential in ensuring cleanliness, sanitation, and efficiency across our kitchen operations. You will also be involved in prepping various ingredients, scaling products and helping unload daily ingredient deliveries.
Duties
Kitchen Sanitation & Cleanliness
- Dish & Utensil Cleaning: Wash all dishes, trays, cake tins, bread bins, and utensils using dishwashing equipment or by hand as required. Ensure all items are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and stored appropriately.
- Work Area Maintenance: Maintain clean and tidy work areas, including dish stations, floors, and kitchen surfaces, following food safety and hygiene protocols.
- Equipment Cleaning: Regularly clean and maintain dishwashing and kitchen equipment, reporting any issues to the management team.
- Waste Management: Assist with daily collection, removal, and proper sorting of garbage, compost, and recycling.
Kitchen Support & Team Collaboration
- Food Prep Support: Support basic food preparation tasks under direction from kitchen staff, where needed. This includes chopping, and working with our rotating ovens.
- Recipe Adherence: Following recipes and ensuring quality outcome.
- Inventory & Supplies: Monitor dishwashing and cleaning supply levels. Notify the team when stock is low or replenishment is needed.
- Communication & Teamwork: Maintain open, respectful communication with all team members. Support a collaborative and efficient kitchen environment.
- Positive Culture: Contribute to a clean, calm, and organized workspace. Contribute to a friendly, supportive team atmosphere. Show initiative and a willingness to help others, and a commitment to Purebread’s values.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a kitchen or restaurant environment is an asset, but not required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
- Ability to lift up to 20kg.
- Legally permitted to work in Canada.
- Flexible availability, including weekend shifts and holidays.
Expected Hours
- Full-time position. Five days per week.
- Mix of 10:30am-6pm and 7:30am-3pm shifts
Perks
- Free coffee/tea on shift
- Bi-weekly tips
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.60 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Can you confirm that you are available for the full-time hours as noted in the job posting? (Yes/No).
- Are you on a student or working visa? (Yes/No) If "Yes", when is the expiry date?
- Do you have any upcoming plans in the next six months (such as extended travel or school) that would affect your availability to work?
Work Location: In person
