Dishwasher

We are Christie Gardens Apartments & Care and we’re re-imagining the world of retirement living and the continuum of care. We refuse to believe that the older we get, the less valuable we are. Our aging population deserves autonomy, dignity, and opportunities to be valuable contributors to the community. We are filled to the brim with residents who have great ideas, terrific laughs, and the tenacity to attend morning fitness classes!

We are looking for a dedicated Dishwasher to join our Dining Services Team. This role is based in the kitchen alongside a team of Dining Services staff and is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing dishes, equipment, and work areas, as well as transferring supplies.

Schedule: 4:15 - 9:15pm, seven shifts bi-weekly (35 hours) including every second weekend

Main Responsibilities:

• Wash dishes by hand or place them in dishwashing machine
• Wash worktables, walls, refrigerators, ovens, warmers and mixers
• Sweep, mop and vacuum floors
• Remove trash and garbage to designated areas
• Maintain cleanliness of grease interceptors
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas
• Clean equipment using specific chemicals to ensure sanitary standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Related Experience
• Able to communicate in English, both verbal and written

Mandatory requirements:

• Cleared Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Two-Step Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test
• Completion of online mandatory training modules

Process:

1. A brief initial phone call - This will last up to ten minutes and will involve questions about previous experience, how you handle certain situations and availability.

2. A first in-person interview - This interview will last between 30 & 45 minutes and will focus on getting to know you as a person as well as give you a chance to get to know Christie Gardens. There will be no questions based on your previous professional experience and the interviewer will not be from the Dining Services department.

3. A Second in-person interview - This interview will last between 30 & 60 minutes and will involve questions around previous professional experience. The Team Leader for Dining Services will conduct this interview. If time allows, you may be asked to stay for another 30 minutes to get an idea of the kitchen and what the job would be like.

4. References – A member of Human Resources will reach out to you for 2-3 references – current or previous managers or direct supervisors.

5. Job offer

Christie Gardens is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process please contact us.

Everyone deserves to Belong. At Christie Gardens we value individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, genders, sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, and hope you feel encouraged to apply for this position.

If you’d like to learn more about what Christie Gardens is up to, feel free to take a look at the below links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54GhcE4HwLo&t=1s

https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2025/09/06/university-of-toronto-course-brings-intergenerational-classroom-into-community/

Find us here:

@christie_gardens (Instagram)

Christie Gardens (Facebook)

https://ca.linkedin.com/company/christiegardens

Pay: $21.18 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• Are you available to work 4:30pm-8:30pm, 16 hours bi-weekly, including every second weekend?

Work Location: In person