ELMWOOD SPA Looking for Dishwasher/Kitchen Helper (Day Shift) at Toronto, ON Full Time

Position Summary:

The objective of this position is to provide kitchen duty support to back of house and front of house food and beverage staff resulting in the best possible quality and service to our guests. Understand the importance of and promote the Company’s Mission, Vision & Values, concurrently completing tasks as assigned and according to Company’s policy and procedures in order to achieve organizational goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Ensures all dishes, cutlery, glassware, pots and pans are washed and sanitized and that the kitchen area is kept clean and in an orderly fashion.

· Place dishes in storage area.

· Ensure dish area, pot sink and counter areas are cleaned throughout each shift.

· Assist with kitchen prep.

· Wash work tables, cupboards and appliances.

· Remove all waste and recycling from the kitchen and sort recycle materials appropriately throughout each shift.

· Thoroughly clean floors, by sweeping and mopping as scheduled.

· Perform light/heavy cleaning duties as outlined in the cleaning schedule.

· Maintain a professional manner and attitude at all times during your shift with the guest’s total satisfaction always your first priority.

· Bring any ideas to save time, effort and money or to improve efficiency to the attention of your Manager.

· Attend and participate at regularly scheduled Department Meetings.

· Takes initiative to complete other kitchen duties on a continuous basis. (example; prep, extra cleaning, and organizing).

· Work in an organized and timely manner ensuring the accuracy of all guests’ orders.

· Handle and store cleaning products in a safe manner

· Assist with other duties as reasonably assigned.

Qualifications:

· Prior experience with commercial automatic dishwasher in a restaurant or hotel environment is preferable.

· Food Handler Certificate preferred.

· WHMIS.

Competencies:

· Ability to work on a flexible schedule: days, evenings and week-ends

· Punctual and committed to work schedules.

· Service Excellence – Corrects problems promptly by balancing interests of a variety of guests, clients, both internal and external. Actively seeks out information in order to anticipate guest’s co-workers needs in advance of being asked. Asks questions, assesses, and responds effectively to their needs, making excellent service the first priority. Is committed to continuous improvement of services.

· Professionalism – Presents a positive, polished image (clean, ironed uniform/clothes, shoes that adhere to health and safety regulations, no cleavage, styled hair, manicured nails, good grooming). Acknowledges, initiates and is responsive to guests’/co-workers’ objectives and needs (smiles, has eye contact, acknowledges and greets others, directs others appropriately). Is accessible and provides prompt, attentive service.

· Accountability – Actively seeks out information (reads internal/external information e.g. schedule, product and service information). Admits mistakes.

· Teamwork – Shares information and ideas – shows an interest in the work, ideas and priorities of others. Accepts the ideas of others and shares successes. Fulfills commitments. Easily works with people from other disciplines. Values the superior output created by/through collaboration. Comes prepared to pitch in and do what is needed even if that is less than their skills capability. Knows when to seek out help from others. Acts responsibly as part of the team. Is dependable by being at work station on time and completing tasks within allocated timeframe. Recognizes team goals. Show acceptance of team goals by working cooperatively with other team members.

· Health and Safety – Knows evacuation procedures, proper use of job related equipment including personal protective devices, knows where to locate MSDS sheets, and recognizes the importance of protecting the health and safety and understands the consequences of non-compliance. Follows all health and safety policies; health and safety policies; wears protective equipment; and follows evacuation procedures; follows visitor sign in policy. Ensures the well-being of our guests and associates by being alert to, having a working knowledge of crisis and emergency procedures, and either removing hazards or reporting actual or potential hazards to the attention of the company so that they can be resolved/removed.

· Communication – Ability to communicate well both orally and written

· Initiative – Self-motivated and show initiative

Physical Requirements:

· Works in close contact with products containing seafood, shellfish and nuts e.g. peanuts.

· Works within a building where the oils are infused into the air (to stimulate senses pertaining to a delightful spa experience).

· Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

· Most of the time requires near vision (attention to detail when preparing, cutting, operating machinery/equipment).

· Continuously stands for prolonged periods of time (ability to stand for 5 hours’ intervals.

· Must be acclimatized to the noise level and temperature fluctuations of a commercial kitchen.

· On average shift lasts 10 hours.

· Continuous limb coordination.

· Hazards – Equipment, machinery tools, fire, steam, hot surfaces, slippery surfaces

· Discomforts – temperature fluctuations, wetness, odors.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $16.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 considerations: Personal protective equipment provided Health screenings for staff and guests Physical distancing guidelines in place Sanitizing, disinfecting and cleaning procedures in place

Experience:

• Dishwashing: 1 year (preferred)