Dishwasher
Are you someone who enjoys being part of a team, takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, and doesn't mind getting a little hands-on? At Canada's National Ballet School (NBS), every role plays a part in something bigger - and we'd love for you to be part of it. NBS is excited to invite applications for the permanent, part-time Dishwasher position to join our Food Services team. If you're reliable, energetic, and enjoy working in a lively, creative environment, this could be a great fit for you!
About Us:
Canada's National Ballet School (NBS) is a leading arts and education institution dedicated to excellence in dance training, community programming, and health initiatives. NBS has 300+ employees supporting programs ranging from professional ballet training, community engagement, and groundbreaking health initiatives. NBS fosters a collaborative, creative environment rooted in inclusion and continuous growth. The Role: Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, the Dishwasher plays an essential role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly. You'll help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient environment for students, staff, and guests across the Mona Campbell Square Café and Currie Hall.
This is a hands-on, active role where your work directly supports the team behind the scenes.
Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays (approximately 24 hours per week)
Why You'll Love This Role
- Stay active in a fast-paced, hands-on kitchen environment
- Be part of a supportive team that works together to get things done
- See the direct impact of your work every day in a busy food services operation
- Build practical skills in sanitation, food safety, and kitchen operations
- Opportunities to get involved in employee-led initiatives like our EDI and Social Committees
What You'll Do:
- Keep the kitchen sparkling—sweep, mop, take out garbage, and break down boxes like a pro
- Power through dish duty by loading, running, and unloading industrial dishwashers
- Ensure a steady supply of clean dishes, cutlery, and serving ware
- Scrub pots and pans until they shine and store them in their proper homes
- Receive and organize deliveries (dry goods, fresh produce, meat—you name it)
- Move food, supplies, and equipment between kitchen spaces as needed
- Pitch in wherever required to support the team and keep things running smoothly
- Take on other duties as needed—because teamwork makes it all work
What You Bring:
- Experience in a food services role, ideally in a professional or institutional kitchen
- A valid Food Handler's Certificate
- Solid understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and WHMIS practices
- Confidence using industrial dish machines and the 3-compartment sink method
- Ability to follow instructions and stick to routines
- Knowledge of health & safety and safe food handling practices
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
- Strong interpersonal skills—you're a team player through and through
- Weekend availability is a must
Compensation Rate: $17.95 per hour
Total Rewards:
- Health & Wellness Benefits: Dental, Health, Paramedical, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program
- Employer-matched Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Commitment to work-life balance
- Professional development opportunities
- Discounted rates for NBS Adult Ballet Classes
- Employee discount at The Shoe Room, our dance retail store
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities to participate in employee engagement initiatives
If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.
Successful candidates must supply Canada's National Ballet School with a Police Reference Check in accordance with the School's Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy; this will be coordinated through the Human Resources Department at NBS
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