DISHWASHER

Vintage Hotels & Niagara’s Finest Hotels is currently seeking a Dishwasher to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity that can provide flexibility, valuable work experience, and a chance to work with a tenured team.

Job Title: Dishwasher
Property: Vintage Hotels & Niagara’s Finest Hotels

***Please note: By applying to this posting, you are applying for opportunities that may be available at any Vintage Hotels or Niagara's Finest Hotels property.***

This posting is for an existing vacancy within Lais Hotel Properties Limited.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

Providing personalized and exceptional guest service at every given opportunity.

• Washes dishes, utensils, pots and pans as required in the kitchen area
• Keeps work area clean and organized
• Keeps machines clean and clear of food debris
• Ensures that floors are swept and mopped on a regular basis
• Ensures that dish washing machine is working at proper temperature
• Ensures proper storage and organization of equipment

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Refills dispensers with proper chemicals
• Changes garbage and keeps compactor area clean
• Puts dirty linen into bags and brings to the laundry
• Having a thorough knowledge of Lais Hotel Properties’ products and services
• Suggesting additional products and services meeting our guests’ specific preferences
• All other duties as assigned

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• A worker shall,

(a) work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the regulations.

(b) Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the worker’s employer requires to be used or worn;

(c) Report to his/her employer or supervisor the absences of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which many endanger himself, herself or another worker; and

(d) Report to his/her employer or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health & Safety Act or the regulations or the existence of any hazard of which he/she knows.

• No worker shall,

(a) remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the regulations or by his/her employer without providing an adequate temporary protective device and when the need for removing or making ineffective the protective device has ceased, the protective device shall be replaced immediately;

(b) use or operate any equipment, machine, device or thing or work in a manner that may endanger himself/herself or any other worker; or

(c) engage in any prank, contest, feat or strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

• Comply with all Lais Hotel Properties’ health & safety policies
• Do not operate any equipment/machinery without given proper instruction and authority to do so
• Horseplay and running will not be tolerated at any time
• All personal protective equipment will be properly worn
• All personal protective equipment will be worn in the appropriate departments
• Do not climb any of the racking systems
• Do not ride on the automatic or manual conveyor systems
• All long hair must be tied up in order to prevent entanglement in machinery
• Do not put any foreign objects (body or innate) into the machines
• Do not remove any machine guards
• All safety signs must be adhered to
• Smoking is not permitted on Company property
• Always ensure that workplace accident/injuries are reported immediately to a Manager/Supervisor
• Failure to comply will result in the application of the Human Resources Standard & Procedure “#C.15 Progressive Corrective Action”
• Carries out all duties in accordance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety

Technical/Managerial/Administrative Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of WHMIS is considered an asset
• Standard first aid is considered an asset
• Ability to work under minimal supervision

Professional Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Previous experience in a kitchen is considered an asset
• Current Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Personal Attributes:

• Able to work flexible shifts
• Proper grooming and hygiene
• Punctuality
• Professional work ethics
• Good safety habits
• Confidence in selling and up-selling products and services
• Desire to meet goals
• Ethical and honest

Physical Requirements:

• Understanding routine changes to capacity flow
• Some lifting and bending required of up to 50 lbs
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to work in a hot environment
• Work in a safe and responsible manner