About the Role
The Dishwasher plays an essential role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly, maintaining 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.
Responsibilities
- Sweep, mop, take out garbage, and break down boxes.
- Load, run, and unload industrial dishwashers.
- Ensure a steady supply of clean dishes, cutlery, and serving ware.
- Scrub pots and pans and store them properly.
- Receive and organize deliveries.
- Move food, supplies, and equipment between kitchen spaces.
- Support the team and keep operations running smoothly.
- Take on other duties as needed.
Requirements
- 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 and ability to be a team player.
- Weekend availability is a must.
- Reliable, motivated to learn, and excited to be part of a supportive team.
- Must supply a Police Reference Check in accordance with the School’s Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Policy.
Skills
- Sanitation
- Food safety
- Kitchen operations
- WHMIS practices
- Industrial dish machine operation
- 3-compartment sink method
- Health & safety
- Safe food handling
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Food Handler's Certificate
Salary/Compensations
- $17.95 per hour
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
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities to participate in employee engagement initiatives
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- NBS is committed to addressing systemic inequities in every facet of our organization including programs, policies and practices.
- It is NBS’ top priority to build a remarkable and talented workforce that reflects the diversity of the City of Toronto.
- We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially welcoming those with diverse intersectional identities who bring unique perspectives and contribute to the diversification of ideas.
- If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.
