The Dishwasher/Kitchen Prep Worker is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen by washing dishes, utensils, and equipment, and ensuring a steady supply of clean items for service. Also assists with basic food preparation tasks such as washing, chopping, and portioning ingredients, while keeping work areas clean, organized, and compliant with food safety standards.
SCHEDULE:
- Days: TBD; looking for full availability
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Shifts: 1:00pm-6:30pm
WAGE: $18.50/hour
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Organizes and efficiently washes dishes, pots, and cutlery in accordance with health and safety procedures.
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Sorts and stores all washed items.
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Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and/or pans using dishwasher or by hand.
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Washes trays and other utensils in containers that have been used in food service.
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Maintains the confidentiality of information relating to residents, families, colleagues, and the operation of the residence and organization.
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Cooks, reconstitutes and portions of regular and therapeutic food items accurately according to menu plans and standardized recipes.
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Plans and prepares food for special functions.
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Ensures that food items are prepared and served according to schedule.
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To ensure established standards of quality and quantity are maintained, tests for palatability and adjust temperatures accordingly.
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Estimates food requirements according to nutritional and therapeutic diet needs; orders and receives supplies as required.
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Reports inventory shortages to the Food Services Manager.
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Responsible for inventory control and ensures that food and supplies are rotated to minimize spoilage and waste.
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Ensures tools and equipment are always in good working order and uses equipment safely.
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Remove dishes from the dining room and clean tables. Transport items to the dish area to be scraped and cleaned.
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Understands and follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
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Cleans and sanitizes dishwasher mats, dish carts and dish racks.
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Maintains cleanliness of floors and walls in kitchen area.
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Demonstrates and incorporates principals of safety, loss prevention and risk.
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Empties and cleans all waste containers and transports garbage to designated areas.
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Management for self and others into daily activities and ensures participation in safety training, drills and exercise.
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Complies with infection control protocols as directed.
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Works cooperatively with all employees, volunteers, and other persons contacted while performing duties.
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Reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations.
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Assists other team members as needed or when business needs dictate.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently.
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Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality.
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Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and must be able to provide performance through management feedback.
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Must show respect and sensitivity for those with barriers to employment.
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Must work safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, other staff members and residents.
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Consistently maintains an acceptable level of productivity.
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Must perform job duties in a prompt, thorough, and acceptable manner.
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Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
EDUCATION/TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
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Minimum Canadian Grade 10 education or equivalent.
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Food Safe Certificate required.
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Valid WHMIS Certificate.
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First Aid considered an asset
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Previous dishwashing experience is considered an asset.
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Previous experience in the kitchen is considered an asset.
PERSONAL
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Must be able to speak English fluently and communicate effectively both verbally and in the composition of written materials.
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Must pass a Criminal Record Check.
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The incumbent must be able to perform physical work required for the job.
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The position requires standing for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying objects up to 40 lbs.
Join the Sunshine Ridge Team!
Join the team at Sunshine Ridge in Osoyoos, proudly owned and operated by VRS Communities. Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where your contributions directly enhance the lives of seniors. Our community offers all-inclusive services, 24/7 care, and a vibrant social environment—making it a rewarding place to work and grow.
About VRS Communities
At VRS Communities, we believe in making the impossible possible. Since 1972, we’ve been committed to raising the standard of care and living for persons with disabilities — and more recently, for Seniors. As a non-profit with a business-minded approach, we reinvest in our communities, not shareholders.
With over 11 newly expanded independent and assisted living communities and more multi-generational developments underway, we’re proud to offer meaningful work environments where your efforts directly improve lives. If you’re passionate about inclusive care, community connection, and continuous improvement, we’d love to welcome you to the VRS team.
