Dishwasher (Kitchen Aide)

Symphony Senior Living is currently seeking part-time Dishwasher/Kitchen Helper with a caring heart. We will teach you our systems, programs and philosophy. However, we cannot teach compassion and empathy, so you will demonstrate those to us in an interview process.

Symphony Senior Living is a leading provider of quality senior services in Canada; we provide private pay services to residents in our beautiful communities. At Symphony Senior Living Forest Valley Terrace, we provide care to our residents to end of life. We are the true alternative to a Long-Term Care facility – to that end we are not a medical institution; we are the home to many seniors of many levels of ability. We serve both our Seniors and their loved ones.

If you love working with seniors and you find the challenge of connecting and serving seniors with physical and memory care needs rewarding this could be the position for you! We require someone who is compassionate and driven to provide a high quality, interactive, residential environment to residents, their families, and the team.

Job Requirements:

Under the direction of the Food Services Coordinator or designate, the Dishwasher is responsible for the fast and effective cleaning of all kitchen utensils, dishware, glassware and pots, and ensuring the kitchen area remains clean and tidy. Setting the dining room for the next meal. Assisting with the dinner service by serving coffee, tea, coup and the main entry. The ability to work well alone and within a team environment is essential.

Job Qualifications:

· Compassion, Common Sense and Empathy required

· Strong team orientation

· Demonstrates a positive, flexible work style and approach to the implementation of change

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Must be able to communicate in English (written, verbal, reading) to a minimum High School Level. French language skills are an asset.

In addition:

· Symphony is an equal opportunity employer

· This position is a Union position

· You must pass a Vulnerable sector background check

· You must be able to work with dogs, cats and other animals

· Due to our high level of residents with dementia; your tattoos and piercings must either remained covered by clothing or are discrete. Any other external body decoration, including hair, must not be frightening to a frail senior with dementia.

· You must be legally allowed to work in Canada

· You must be in good physical health as this job requires lifting, sitting, standing and walking.

· Must be available to work every second weekend.

· Successful candidate must COVID vaccinated

· Should there be an outbreak, must be able to carry out their duties.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $16.55 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you eligible to work in Canada?
• Are you comfortable working with animals? (cats, dogs, bunnies, birds, etc)
• Are you willing to work work day, evenings, & weekends?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Kitchen Aide/dishwasher: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person