The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.
Position title: Dishwasher
Department: Food & Beverage
Reports to: Sous Chef/Manager
Employee status: Seasonal, hourly until December 31, 2026
Hours per week: Varies based on business needs
Compensation: $19.25 per hour
This position is included under the MoveUP 378 Bargaining Unit. This position is in-person.
About the AMS
The Alma Mater Society (AMS), established as a formal constitution of UBC's student organization in 1915, is UBC's official student union and is the largest student union in Canada. Operating as an independent organization of UBC, the AMS advocates students' interests and provides opportunities for their growth and advancement. The AMS represents over 56,000 undergraduate and graduate students and its priorities are determined by these members. In addition to offering services to students, the AMS is an advocate of students' issues and ensures the needs of students are presented to the University administration and the provincial and federal governments. The AMS Nest is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded land of the Musqueam people.
Every student at UBC is part of the AMS and the AMS is the manifestation of a shared student experience. From providing advocacy, to student services that support health and education, to reducing student debt, the AMS fights for student interest to the University and all levels of government so that all students can succeed in life and take ownership over their time at the University of British Columbia. The AMS is student-led, student-focused, and always student-first.
At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization, and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We warmly welcome and encourage individuals from any underrepresented group to apply for this position. We are dedicated to maintaining fair and inclusive practices in our hiring, promotion, and professional development processes to create the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Position Purpose
A Dishwasher Day to day job typically involves washing dishes, Cleaning floors, equipment and stations, chopping, peeling vegetables and prepping meats Students must commit for an entire semester (preferably the entire school year) including being available during the exam period, except for their actual exam times. Students are responsible for all shifts they have committed to. Majority of shifts are to cover lunch time (from 11:00 AM-3:30 PM) Shifts are an average of 3 to 5 hours per day, an average of 15 to 25 hours per week, or could be less depending on the business.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Washing Dishes and maintaining Dish wash area. Making sure it’s clean and always organized.
- Sweeping and mopping kitchen, Dine In, Hallway, Front of the store, back-room floors and Bussing tables
- Peeling, and chopping vegetables like carrots, onions, broccoli, bok choy
- Cutting and prepping proteins like chicken, pork, beef, seafood
- Measuring and portioning ingredients
- Cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces, equipment, utensils, walls, fridges, freezer, walk in cooler. Hood, deep fryer, food warmer, steam kettle,
- Removing trash and disposing of waste properly
- Any other tasks assigned by senior cooks, supervisors and managers.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must be a UBC student currently enrolled in UBC courses.
- International students are welcome – but must have a social insurance number (or proof of application for a S.I.N) and a valid student visa allowing candidate to work in Canada.
- Experience in food services preferred.
- Food Safe certificate is preferred.
- Taking direction and work well in a team is required
- Ability to work in a fast paced, multitasking environment with little supervision
- Ability to lift up to 25 kgs, Bend, Turn, kneel etc. required
- Good oral and written English communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good time management skill
- Requires the ability to work in varied kitchen temperatures, up to and including very warm cooking environments
To Apply:
Please submit your resume.
Application deadline: 11:59pm September 9, 2026
At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We warmly welcome and encourage individuals from any underrepresented group to apply for this position. We are dedicated to maintaining fair and inclusive practices in our hiring, promotion, and professional development processes to create the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Due to the large volume of resumes we receive at the AMS, we are only able to contact those we are interested in interviewing and cannot reply to email/phone/walk-in inquiries regarding application status.
